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Winter Nights Of Awe

I was driving home on the evening of Oct. 26 when I was struck by the view of the moon. I have, of course, seen the moon before. I have even, on occasion, remarked on its beauty. But this moon was special, astounding really — rimmed with silver, aglow like a massive disco ball in […]

Meet The 27-Year-Old Female Rabbi Leading A NY Jewish Federation

NEW YORK — Rabbi Rachel Rubenstein knows that in the age of Kickstarter, getting young people to give to a Jewish federation can be a hard sell. “In today’s culture, we can go straight to the GoFundMe, and fund so hyper-specifically what you want to fund,” she told JTA last month. By contrast, “donating to […]

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