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My Jewish father volunteered at Ground Zero. Here’s how we’re honoring him now.

Elisha Gechter’s father volunteered at Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11 — a selfless act that led to health issues later in life. Here’s how her family honors him today.

By Elisha Gechter September 10, 2021 5:26 pm

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This Jewish family has been making honey wine for 150 years

The Holocaust nearly eradicated the business, and now COVID has served as a pivotal moment and an agent for needed changes.

September 1, 2021 11:19 am

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10 Jewish facts about ‘Jeopardy!’ host Mayim Bialik you should know

She was the first woman in her family to become a bat mitzvah and was a leader at the UCLA Hillel during her college years.

August 15, 2021 12:41 pm

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This haredi Orthodox mom is the face of a new Adidas campaign

By Bonnie Azoulay July 30, 2021 9:45 am

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Jewish tradition celebrates the rhythm of nature. What happens when it’s thrown off balance?

By Hannah S. Pressman July 15, 2021 5:00 pm

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Jewish spaces should keep the resources offered during the pandemic — it’s a disability issue

By Shelly Jay Shore July 13, 2021 9:57 am

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Jewish girl praying for missing parent moves Surfside mayor: ‘I am going to find her’

By Jacqueline Roderick July 1, 2021 10:11 am

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Ideas

As an American, I didn’t think I’d be afraid to be Jewish in France. But I am.

By Toni L. Kamins June 22, 2021 5:29 pm

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Meet the Orthodox mom competing on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

By Jacqueline Roderick June 16, 2021 3:34 pm

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American Jews need allies against antisemitism

By Jordana Horn May 26, 2021 3:59 pm

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