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Mickey Marcus: Israel’s American General

After a distinguished career in military and public service to the United States, Marcus helped Israel win its War of Independence.

Passover Seders During the Civil War

For American Jewry during the Civil War, the Passover story was especially powerful. However, creating a seder in a war zone requires flexibility and creativity.

Lane Bryant Malsin: Fashion Revolutionary

Lane Bryant Malsin started a small business and became a famous fashion designer who made millions, but she was always involved in Jewish philanthropic work.

How Jewish Gangsters Fought the Nazis

During the rise of Nazism and the foundation of Israel, notorious Jewish gangsters proved to be true supporters of their people.

Sally Priesand: First American Female Rabbi

Ordained in 1972 by the Reform movement, she paved the way to the rabbinate for many women.

Holiness (Kedushah)

The Torah exhorts the Israelites to be holy and tells them how to do so.

Judah P. Benjamin, Confederacy’s Second-In-Command

The Jewish second-in-command of the Southern Confederacy during the Civil War was once a United States senator.

Obligation & Volunteerism

In social justice work, can we simultaneously reach a broad audience while ensuring participants are there for the right reasons?

From Reaction to Action

Hope exists in the recognition that the world is changeable.

Ask the Expert: Blotting out Amalek

Are we really supposed to wipe out a nation — and who are they?

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