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A tale of two synagogues

This month marks the anniversaries of two European synagogues that serve as flagships of faith and, like European Jewry, are survivors of World War II and communism.

5769 in Israel: War in Gaza, Bibi returns, Iran threat looms

For Israel, the Jewish year 5769 was dominated by two events with far-reaching regional repercussions: the return of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister and the 22-day military operation against Hamas in Gaza.

Why can’t twins just get along?

Author Abigail Pogrebin rejects the Torah’s schematic representation of parental preference and siblings — twins in particular — as instinctive enemies.

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