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In this class series, Valley Beit Midrash's President and Dean – Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – explores how Torah, Judaism, and Jewish texts can inspire us to live with more kindness, love, and compassion. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Jewish Ideas to Change the World • Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living w ...
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Jewish Ideas to Change the World delivers thought-provoking content by leading Jewish thinkers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. It is produced by Valley Beit Midrash. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Social Justice in the Parsha (weekly divrei Torah by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz) • Pearls of Jewish Wi ...
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In Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life, Valley Beit Midrash's President and Dean – Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – explores how Torah and Jewish ethics can relate to everyday life. This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series, including: • 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21) • 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22) • Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23) • 45 Great Philosophers and What They Mean for Judaism (’23-’24) Listen to VB ...
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10 Torah Lessons on Leadership: Know Your Triggers
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In turbulent times, how can we all stay productively proactive in addressing the urgent needs of our time? What can the Torah teach us about how to show moral leadership each day? In these 10 sessions, Rabbi Shmuly will explore 10 inspiring Torah Lessons on Leadership, rooted in tradition and relevant today. Attended these classes live over Zoom by…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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Are We REALLY in Mourning for the Temple? And if Not What’s the Point of Tisha B’Av?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Micah Streiffer The event was co-hosted by Temple Chai About the Event: The solemn fast of Tisha B’Av (the Ninth of Av) commemorates the destruction of the ancient Temple. In this session, we will explore its meaning for modern Jews. What are the lessons to be learned from this ancient Jewish tragedy? How does …
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10 Torah Lessons on Leadership: Can’t Be Comfortable to Learn but Can’t Push Too Hard Either
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In turbulent times, how can we all stay productively proactive in addressing the urgent needs of our time? What can the Torah teach us about how to show moral leadership each day? In these 10 sessions, Rabbi Shmuly will explore 10 inspiring Torah Lessons on Leadership, rooted in tradition and relevant today. Attended these classes live over Zoom by…
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Parshat Mattot-Masei: On Standing Up & Speaking Out
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The Biblical Roots of Anti-Semitism
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Marc Gitler The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: Each year at the Pesach Seder we state that in every generation our people have experienced hatred. But when did it all start? We will investigate the earliest story of Anti-Semitism in the Torah, and hopefully learn some vital …
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Parshat Pinchas: The Value of Consistent Service
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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Yalta and the Place of Anger in Leadership
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A virtual event presentation by Rabba Sara Hurwitz The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion About the Event: Is anger ever a useful tool to bring about change? Or is anger destructive and unbecoming for leaders? Does gender bias inherently affect the way we experience angry male or female leaders? Finally, can Yalta, one of the few named…
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The Great (Non-Jewish) Kings of Jewish History: (Cyrus, Alexander, and Julian)
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Marc Gitler The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About the Event: As a small people, Jews have always been at the whim of larger empires. We know of the kings who oppressed our people, so let’s spend time familiarizing ourselves with kings who restored our people’s fortunes. *Source Sheet: https://doc…
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The 10 Greatest Jewish Ideas: Reinterpretation and the Power of Questions
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In this 10-part class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore, what he proposes to be, the 10 most amazing Jewish insights that have transformed and beautified the world for millennia. Attended these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for just $18 per month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ------------------ Stay Connected with…
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How Do We Remain Optimistic in These Troubling Times?
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Russ Linden The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: January 6. Our polarized society. Oct. 7. The war in Gaza. The impact of climate change. Chaos at our Southern Border … The problems are everywhere, and they seem overwhelming. We Jews are a people of hope. Indeed, Israel’s national anthem …
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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The Torah of Rav Yehuda Leon Ashkenazi: A Conversation with Rav Gavriel Reiss
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz sits with Rav Gavriel Reiss to talk about Rav Yehuda Ashkenazi. Rav Gavriel Reiss was born and raised in Los Angeles but moved to Israel as a teenager. He served in elite IDF units before dedicating himself to Jewish education. In 2017, he embarked on a trailblazing initiative to break out of the security fence of Pnei K…
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Rav Gavriel Reiss was born and raised in Los Angeles but moved to Israel as a teenager. He served in elite IDF units before dedicating himself to Jewish education. In 2017, he embarked on a trailblazing initiative to break out of the security fence of Pnei Kedem in southern Judea to create a farm that would not only serve to help Jews learn to live…
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Parshat Chukat: Observing What We Don't Yet Understand
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6 Knocks of Repentance- What Are the Critical Lessons Israeli Society Needs to Learn After October 7th?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Avidan Freedman About the Event: Maimonides writes that one who looks at past tragedies as mere happenstance is acting “cruelly”. Rather, the events of the past must goad us to introspection. Using the writing of Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik as a model, we will explore how to suggest directions of introspection th…
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Putting Your Money Where Your Soul Is: Jewish Wisdom and Socially Responsible Investing
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Jacob Siegel Temple Solel co-hosted the event About the event: “Business as usual” is leading us to rising economic suffering, societal division, and climate crisis. A new approach promises socially responsible investing by looking at “environmental, social, and governance (ESG)” concerns. Amid the new buzzword…
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Parshat Korach: On Separating From Community
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Yonatan Neril About the Event: Rabbi Yonatan Neril will explore Jewish teachings that relate to ecology and why it’s so critical that Jewish communities mobilize to address the climate crisis. We are facing the greatest challenge we have ever faced and Jewish wisdom has a critical role in informing va…
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What’s A Nice Jewish Girl Like You Doing In A Place Like This? Jews, Prison, and Spirituality
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Elaine Leeder The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the event: For the last twenty-eight years Elaine Leeder has been working in prisons, first at Elmira Correctional Facility, then San Quentin, and now in prisons all over California. Her teaching, then running self-help groups and now doing Victim/O…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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The 10 Greatest Jewish Ideas: Embracing the Full Diversity of Emotions
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In this 10-part class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore, what he proposes to be, the 10 most amazing Jewish insights that have transformed and beautified the world for millennia. Attended these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for just $18 per month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ------------------ Stay Connected with…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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Parshat Naso: On Enjoying the Pleasures of This World and the Blessing of Children
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In the Beginnings: The Dual Foundations of Judaism
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. David Harbater Co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion & BMH-BJ About the Event: Throughout history, billions of people worldwide have studied the biblical account of creation without realizing that there is not one account but rather two separate and competing accounts. Through a careful reading of the text,…
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Sovereignty, Violence, and Morality: Zionism and the Ethics of Judaism
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller Beth El Phoenix co-hosted the event About the Event: The current conflict that has seen a revival of the discussion regarding the Jewish right to establish a state in the Land of Israel has occasioned a renewed focus on the dynamics of sovereignty. Beyond a doubt, implementing Jewish sovere…
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In this 10-part class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore, what he proposes to be, the 10 most amazing Jewish insights that have transformed and beautified the world for millennia. Attended these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for just $18 per month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ------------------ Stay Connected with…
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Parshat Bamidbar: Opens the Books of Numbers
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Embracing Impermanence for Mindful Living
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A virtual event presentation by Melanie Gruenwald About the Event: Be fully present to what is present, and integrate past and future into this moment - Kabbalah Experience Awareness Practice Impermanence is a principle of harmony. When we don’t struggle against it we are in harmony with reality - Pema Chodron These constantly changing times can be…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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Our Relationship to Time Reflected in the Counting of the Omer
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. David Sanders About the event: Have you been curious about your relationship with time? What makes today Wednesday, or 5 o’clock? While we acknowledge that time never stands still, what has made us feel time dragging on or moving quickly? The Counting of the Omer contains many insights about our relationship to a…
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The 10 Greatest Jewish Ideas: Life Affirmation
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Beyond Cleaning Our Room: Responsibilities and Opportunities in Honoring Our Parents As They Age
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Edward Bernstein The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About the Event: The fifth of the Ten Commandments is “Honor your father and mother.” It is one of the few commandments in the Torah that attaches a reward for its successful performance: “that your days may be long.” We might think that if we follow the com…
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A hybrid event by Rabbi Mike Feuer The event was co-hosted by Temple Chai About the event: American Jewry stands at a crossroads. Facing such great risks and real opportunities requires clarity of vision, confidence in identity, and readiness for action. All of these are elements of a heroic stance. Join Rav Mike Feuer in an exploration of what Jew…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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A Conversation with Rabbi Mike Feuer: What Does Victory Look Like in Today’s Israel-Gaza War?
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz sat down with Rabbi Mike Feuer to discuss what victory looks like in today’s Israel-Gaza War. Rav Mike Feuer is an educator, content creator, and spiritual counselor. He teaches and inspires people around the world through his Jewish Story History podcast and the Jewish Heroism Project. Whether working through teaching, …
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The 10 Greatest Jewish Ideas: Tzelem Elokim
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In this 10-part class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore, what he proposes to be, the 10 most amazing Jewish insights that have transformed and beautified the world for millennia. Attended these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for just $18 per month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ------------------ Stay Connected with…
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. Gil Gershon Tivon and Dr. Shirli Regev The event was co-sponsored by Beth El Phoenix About the Event: Compassion, kindness & dignity are the three key ingredients needed in most human communications and relationships. They underline emotional intelligence and imply the presence of our soul and heart in huma…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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In this 10-part class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore, what he proposes to be, the 10 most amazing Jewish insights that have transformed and beautified the world for millennia. Attended these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for just $18 per month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ------------------ Stay Connected with…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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This Antisemitic Moment on the College Campus: An Analysis of the Hostility and Hatred Directed at Jewish Students
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: In this seminar, we will consider how we’ve arrived at this moment of an outpouring of anti-Jewish venom on campus and what can be done to reintroduce civility and mutual respect between the alienated and offended groups. What is…
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How Were Women the Heroines of the Passover Story and What Rituals Have We Taken on to Honor Them?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbanit Sharona Halickman The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About The Event: How were women the heroines of the Passover story and what rituals have we taken on to honor them? Do women traditionally recline at the Seder? What is a Miriam’s cup? Are women obliged to drink the four cups of wine? About the Speaker: …
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Parshat Acharei-Mot: Is All of Jewish Leadership Work Holy
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How History and Genetics Define Jewish Diversity and Identity
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Boris Draznin The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion About the Event: Dr. Draznin will discuss How History and Genetics Define Jewish Diversity and Identity, the book he published (Cambridge Scholar Publishing) in 2023. The book and his presentation will reveal current answers to old questions as to …
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The 10 Greatest Jewish Ideas: Body & Soul
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In this 10-part class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore, what he proposes to be, the 10 most amazing Jewish insights that have transformed and beautified the world for millennia. Attended these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for just $18 per month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ------------------ Stay Connected with…
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Seder 2024: How Do We Celebrate the Seder in a Time of Crisis? An Israeli Perspective
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A virtual event presentation by Noam Zion About the Event: In this class, we will address the question: How will you celebrate your seder in a time in which so much is lo b’seder (not in order), in a time of war, collateral damage to civilians, endangered hostages, and various kinds of worldwide antisemitism? The problems will not be resolved by Se…
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Parshat Metzora: On the Cost of a Jewish Lifestyle
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The 10 Greatest Jewish Ideas: We Were Slaves in Egypt
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A virtual event presentation by Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About The Event: American Jewish Women have made enormous strides over the past century, opening up new avenues for women to engage meaningfully with Judaism and Jewish life. In so doing, they have enriched not only their own lives but also …
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