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With Ukraine, Purim’s miracle has new urgency

By Ariel Zwang — March 17, 2022
(RNS) — In the last two weeks, I have seen the work of numerous Esthers carrying on her legacy.

It’s the happiest of Jewish holidays. But this Purim, many are feeling sad.

By Yonat Shimron — February 23, 2021
(RNS) — This year as they mark Purim, a one-day holiday that begins Thursday evening (Feb. 25), American Jews are viewing the raucous, rollicking feast with a touch of grief.

Without latkes, there is no Judaism

By Jeffrey Salkin — December 29, 2016
Latkes are crucial to the American Jewish future. Or, something like that.

Kosher bakery finds sweet success with its employees with disabilities

By Lauren Markoe — March 12, 2014
(RNS) These bakers needed a break in life, and local Jews needed kosher cookies. At one suburban bakery, the two find a recipe for success.
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