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Jewish American Life

American-Jewish history and culture.

Welcoming Synagogue Diversity

I feel at home at this synagogue because I have never been made to feel like a token.

11 Best Jewish Bakeries in the US

Where to find the best challah, babka and rye from coast to coast.

A History of Purim

How this festival became a time for merriment and satire.

My Southern Jewish Son, the US Army Sergeant/Black Hawk Helicopter Crew Chief

When we brought our baby son home from the hospital nearly 27 years ago, we imagined many things for his ...

Mississippi: Jewish in Plenty of Ways That Matter

I recently came across this list of the “most and least Jewish states.” The list is derived from a study by ...

Why “The Purim Superhero” is the Book I’ve Been Waiting For

I’ve always believed quite firmly that what is on our kids’ bookshelves, and what we, parents and children together, share ...

Parashat Vayeshev: Finding Light, Making Change

This Torah portion tells the story of Tamar, a woman who saw the possibility of new life where others saw only death.

Deciding How We Fit into Jewish Day School

Earlier this week, the AVI CHAI Foundation together with the Steinhardt Foundation posed a question to the Jewish community: What ...

Passover and Easter

Both celebrate spring and hope, though there are major differences between them also.

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