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The Limits of Inclusion
21 Jul 2023
The article discusses the challenges faced by Jewish summer camps in navigating the inclusion of transgender and gender non-conforming campers. It highlights...
21 Jul 2023
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What's the Deal with those Billboards?
14 Jul 2023
JewBelong, an organization based in New York, is using billboards to reach out to disengaged and unaffiliated Jews (referred to as "DJs"). Their goal is to r...
14 Jul 2023
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Seattle's Vegan Jewish Deli Is Killing It (Without Killing Anything)
3 Jul 2023
Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli, located in Seattle, is gaining popularity as a successful plant-based Jewish deli. Owner Justin King, inspired by his grand...
3 Jul 2023
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The Federation Enters Its Next Era
23 Jun 2023
Nancy Greer, the current CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, will be retiring this fall and will be succeeded by Solly Kane, the executive direc...
23 Jun 2023
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Can Nikki Haley Win the Jewish Vote?
16 Jun 2023
The article discusses the potential shift in the Jewish vote in the upcoming elections and whether Nikki Haley, a Republican politician, can win over the Jew...
16 Jun 2023
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Hello, Shabbat Shalom, brb
9 Jun 2023
The author apologizes for not posting in a few weeks due to various reasons such as holidays, illness, and busy schedule. They mention attending a comedy sho...
9 Jun 2023
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Music of Remembrance Turns 25
20 May 2023
Music of Remembrance (MOR), a Seattle-based musical organization, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Founded by Mina Miller, whose family was affected by t...
20 May 2023
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May Is Jewish American Heritage Month
12 May 2023
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Jewish history, culture, and achievements. The author reflects on the complex identity of Jewish A...
12 May 2023
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How the Jewish Community's Legislative Priorities Played Out
1 May 2023
The Washington state legislative session resulted in victories for Jewish community legislative priorities, including Holocaust education funding, security g...
1 May 2023
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Samis Invests in Sephardic History and Research
21 Apr 2023
The National Library of Israel (NLI) has opened a digital archive of Sephardic and Ladino manuscripts, including haggadot from 14th-century Spain, as well as...
21 Apr 2023
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Passover Shoutout Thread
31 Mar 2023
The topic of discussion is a Passover shoutout thread, where participants are encouraged to share their favorite Passover food, memory, or tradition. The pur...
31 Mar 2023
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What the Founding Fathers Teach Us About Religious Freedom
24 Mar 2023
Isaac Amon, a lawyer and participant in JIMENA's Sephardic Leaders Fellowship, discusses the importance of religious freedom and how the Founding Fathers of ...
24 Mar 2023
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How a Snohomish Young Adult Turned the Pain of Anti-Semitism into Education
10 Mar 2023
Lyric Crane, a young woman from Snohomish, Washington, turned her experience of anti-Semitism into a passion for education. Growing up in a community with fe...
10 Mar 2023
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What's Going on in Israel?
24 Feb 2023
Israel's incoming government is poised to make significant changes to the judiciary, potentially undermining democracy in the country. Israelis around the wo...
24 Feb 2023
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Should Jews Stop Sending Their Kids to College?
10 Feb 2023
In this interview, Liel Leibovitz, a writer, editor, and co-host of the podcast Unorthodox, discusses the idea that Jews should stop sending their children t...
10 Feb 2023
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King County Council Backs Down from Backing Down on IHRA...Sort of
3 Feb 2023
The King County Council in Washington faced criticism from progressive Jewish groups for considering adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Allianc...
3 Feb 2023