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0 Communities Holocaust

Larry Nussbaum, 77, was a fierce advocate for Israel and the Jews – and an exceptional doctor

Howard Lovy in JTA · 17 Jun

Larry Nussbaum, a dedicated pediatrician turned radiologist known for his cutting-edge work at Liberty Hospital in Kansas City, passed away at 77.

0 Politics Television/Film

Why I am grateful to Ady Barkan — a man who always told it straight

Nicholas Bruckman in Forward · 18 Dec 2023

"Why I am grateful to Ady Barkan: a man who always told it straight" is an article written by Nicholas Bruckman about his experience filming the documentary "Not Going Quietly" featuring progressive activist Ady Barkan.

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Everyday Heroes: Ep 391

Unorthodox · 30 Nov 2023

This week's episode of Unorthodox features philosopher and filmmaker Bernard-Henri Lévy discussing his newest film in the Ukraine trilogy, "Glory to the Heroes," which pays tribute to everyday Ukrainian heroes, including Ukrainian-born Israeli soldiers who volunteered to fight for Ukraine after serving in the IDF.

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Facing illness or death? Call Ron Hoffman, ‘the hippie ALS guy’

Forward · 21 Apr 2021

Ron Hoffman, a self-described "hippie ALS guy," has been providing support and services to people living with ALS for nearly 25 years.

0 Science Ethics

Scribe | California Proposition 14 is about pikuach nefesh — here’s why

Forward · 3 Nov 2020

In her article, Stacey Dorenfeld discusses California's Proposition 14 as a significant stride in stem cell research, likening its importance to Judaism's concept of pikuach nefesh, or the preservation of life.

0 Politics

Ady Barkan Is Dedicating His Last Years To ‘Save Our Democracy’

Forward · 7 Aug 2018

Ady Barkan, a progressive activist diagnosed with ALS, is dedicating his final years to advocating for democratic values.