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Showing Up: Israel’s Culture of Volunteerism jemerman March 25, 2026 Israel Image: In the wake of October 7, Israel’s deeply rooted culture of volunteerism transforms crisis into collective care, inspiring

The New Language of Antisemitism jemerman March 19, 2026 Antisemitism and Hate Crimes Image: Several times each year, different news sources or social media influencers put together a list

A Man at the Door jemerman March 18, 2026 Social Justice Image: This poem imagines a child experiencing the Holocaust and urges us to stand against injustice.

From the Rec Hall to the Roadrunner: Couch Keyboardist Danny Silverston’s Musical Journey jemerman March 18, 2026 Summer Youth Experiences Image: How camp prepared a young songleader to become a

Multiplying Technology: The Jewish Ethics of IVF jemerman March 18, 2026 Jewish Ethics Image: Advances in reproductive technology are sparking discussions about ancient Jewish ethics in a modern world.

Vayikra Haiku 5786 jemerman March 17, 2026 Torah Study Image: Haiku inspired by the weekly Torah portions.

Students Showcase Jewish Values in Action at L’Taken urjadmin March 13, 2026 Image: Four teens from Temple Isaiah in Lafayette, CA attended L’Taken and urged their representatives to pass the

Choosing to Belong jemerman March 11, 2026 Interfaith Family Image: This is the story of how I, a half-Mexican, ex-evangelical Christian, came to embrace living a Jewish life as part

A Cry for Dignity and Freedom jemerman March 9, 2026 Passover Image: Passover celebrates freedom and dignity, teaching us to use our voices today.

Timothee Chalamet: A Different Kind of Jewish Star jemerman March 9, 2026 Film Image: Does Timothee Chalamet’s popularity signal a new kind of Jewish representation in Hollywood?