I was the middle school kid cut from every single athletic team. No sparkly uniforms or “spirit days” for me. But, thanks to my parents’ perseverance, I became a gym devotee in high …
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By Jenny Solomon, Kveller via JTA
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12/13/16
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Right after my first daughter was born, I was talking with a good friend who mentioned that I looked like I had it all together. That I looked so happy. …
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By Nurit Siegal
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1/25/17
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, speaking with affection of his life in Israel decades ago, told a rapturous J Street conference that one could sharply criticize the Israeli government’s …
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By JTA
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3/1/17
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The Jewish nation will move from sorry to joy as the sun sets on Monday, May 1, and the day’s commemoration of Yom Ha’Zikaron (Israel’s memorial day) morphs into a celebration of …
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4/26/17
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Stuffed peppers are a comfort food for both Americans and Israelis. But the two versions vary quite a bit in their spice profiles and methodology. American-style stuffed peppers are often topped with …
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By Shannon Sarna, The Nosher via JTA
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6/21/17
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One of President Trump’s objectives during his May trip to the Middle East was to convince Palestinian Authority President Abbas to stop paying “blood money” to terrorists. Sadly, …
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By Jeff Dunetz
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8/2/17
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Stressing the chance to show off Israel to the world, Israeli officials joined with their Italian counterparts last week in announcing that three stages of the prestigious Giro d’Italia cycling …
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10/3/17
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Anger is one of life’s greatest challenges. Who can resist and overcome its formidable temptations?
There is a fascinating moment in this week’s parsha of Vayishlach that demonstrates …
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By Rabbi Binny Freedman
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11/28/17
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Ten DRS students were accepted to Yeshiva University’s Honors Program and awarded distinguished early-decision binding scholarships collectively valued at over $1-million …
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1/24/18
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JERUSALEM — Early on Monday, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, criticized the Palestinian Authority for not condemning two terror attacks in recent days that left three Israelis …
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JTA
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3/21/18
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