Across the country 50 Jewish early childhood centers have closed from 2010-2015. Some have argued that the community should provide these services for free. In this piece, I use findings from a study of Jewish families with young children in Boston, MA to advocate instead for expanding the services these centers offer to better address …
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Oct 14
The Jewish vote may swing key undecided counties, study says
Jews may account for roughly only 2 percent of the American adult population, but their concentration in a number of swing states and counties makes them a potentially pivotal demographic in this fall’s presidential election.
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Oct 28
Bring the Call to Action #C2A to the Conventions
B’reshit barah elohim et hashamayim v’et haretz In the beginning G-d created the heaven and the earth. So begins the Torah. The story of creation offers many important considerations, including its relevance to us at this moment. It suggests that G-d’s creation was flawless and without mistakes. Over the centuries, however, many of our greatest …
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Oct 09
An Argument for Optimism
Over the past few days, I have reread and attempted to internalize the October 1 piece, “Strategic Directions for Jewish Life: A Call to Action.” I have learned from many of the prominent individuals identified as signatories of the piece, and I respect their work. Even so, I struggle to understand how they have developed …
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