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For this fashion-forward rabbi, shoes and scripture are intertwined

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By Sarah Diaz (TheForward) – The rabbinate doesn’t have one look, and Reform Rabbi Arielle Stein’s version is chic, creative and fashion-forward. Stein, who serves as assistant rabbi at Rodeph Sholom, a congregation on Manhattan’s Upper […]
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As a straight ally for LGBTQ Jews, I’ve learned that support has to be seen

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By Gila Romanoff (JTA) – Every June, rainbow flags appear, organizations post messages celebrating Pride Month and communities reaffirm their commitment to inclusion and celebration of LGBTQ identity. Those gestures matter. But for too many […]
Books

Finalists announced for lucrative Jewish literary award

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By Lisa Keys (JTA) – Amir Tibon’s memoir about his family’s ordeal during the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and Laura Hobson Faure’s history of Jewish children who fled from Germany to France during World […]
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For the first time, a kosher restaurant has won a Michelin star

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By Grace Gilson (JTA) – As golden confetti rained down around him Thursday, Israeli chef Raz Shabtai broke down in tears and was embraced by his cheering staff. Moments earlier, a livestreamed Michelin ceremony had announced […]
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Chai There! Podcast Episode 3 – Dana Wylie, star of the Stars and Stories Live Performance: Leonard Cohen & Joni Mitchell: The Untold Love Story

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Shalom and welcome to the third episode of the Chai There! Podcast Chai There! is a culturally Jewish Podcast powered by AJN In Episode 3 of the Chai There! Podcast hosts Addison Borhaven and David […]