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Reflections on Illness, Separation, and “BallinStadt,” My Family’s Ellis Island
The former emigration station in Hamburg has special meaning for me because both of my grandfathers departed for Colombia from there in the 1930s.
Raw Trauma
The realization suddenly dawned on me at perhaps the most inappropriate of times. I was at the mourning gathering for ...
Abundant Love: The Wisdom of Jacob
On his deathbed, Jacob finally sees his children stand together.
Breaking Out
Merkaz Karama, a communal space, using one word from Hebrew and one from Arabic that together translate as Dignity Center
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Live, Study, Weddings & Marriage
Ancient Jewish Marriage
Marriage in ancient times was a negotiated match involving an agreement on conditions and payment of a bridal price.
How Schnitzel Became an Israeli Staple
How breaded chicken cutlets became Israel's favorite food.
Tobacco
Jewish authorities have much to say about using, and abusing, this substance.