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From Legacy to Action: A New Chapter in Black–Jewish Dialogue

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Torah Commentary on Pinchas by Bettijane Eisenpreis

Parshah for July 26, 2024 Torah Commentary by Bettijane Eisenpreis And he Lord answered Moses, “Single out Joshua son of Nun, an inspired man,...

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“On the Dangers of Immoral Leadership”

Rabbi Sara Y. Sapadin featured in The Times of Israel blog on July 9, 2024 The story of America’s unlikely road to independence, is one...

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Threads of Hope: The Rana Choir

Hope is hard to find these days. I rediscovered it in the most unlikely and obvious of places: Israel. Rabbi and scholar, Dr. Michael Marmur,...

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Relational Zionism: Connecting the Next Generation to Israel

By Michael Witman, Director of Lifelong Learning, Temple Emanu-El As Director of Lifelong Learning at Temple Emanu-El and a parent deeply committed to my child’s...

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“Yesod: An innovative Judaism course amid a new war against the Jews”

Streicker Center’s Yesod Course is featured in The Jerusalem Post on June 12, 2024 The Yesod course, presented by the Streicker Cultural Center at Temple...

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Torah Commentary on B’midbar by Bettijane Eisenpreis

Parashah for June 8, 2024 Torah Commentary by Bettijane Eisenpreis “And the Lord spoke unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tent...

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Caring for our Students on Campus

A Message from Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson Many of us are watching with dismay as events unfold on college campuses around the country targeting Jewish...

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A collage shows teens picking out formal dresses for their proms at Tikkun Olam's Project Prom, which provides young women from schools in low-income neighborhoods with ensembles for prom. The main image features a teen twirling in a flowing blue and purple floral dress, surrounded by displays of elegant attire.

Tikkun Olam Holds its 12th Annual Project Prom

As prom season approaches, the excitement among high school students is palpable. Yet, for some, the anticipation is clouded by worries about the costs associated...

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Supporting HIAS’ Avodah Fellowship: Mid-year Grant Progress Report

Founded to help Jews fleeing pogroms in Europe, today HIAS stands for a world in which refugees of all faiths find welcome, safety, and opportunity....

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Giving back through Pro Bono with Family Legal Care

We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated volunteer attorneys, Lou Briskman, Jessie Beller, and Kyle Satterfeld, for their invaluable contributions in increasing access to...

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A Jewish Perspective on the 2024 Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, the skies over North America will darken as a total solar eclipse crosses from Mexico through the United States and into...

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College Panel Discussion “Being Jewish on Campus Post-October 7th”

Led by Temple teen Ezra Sapadin, the Department of Lifelong Learning hosted a panel discussion with current college students, “Being Jewish on Campus Post-October 7th.”...

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