Perseverence Vs. Perfection – An Essay on Vayigash – Kabbalah, Chassidism and Jewish Mysticism – Chabad.org
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Parshat Vayigash deals primarily with the events surroundingJacobs arrival in Egypt.
For many Palm Beach residents, Hanukkah is a small family celebration this year – Palm Beach Daily News
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ADRIANA DELGADO|Palm Beach Daily News Traditionally, Ruthie Friedmanalong with her husband Rob and their three children, Sam, Rose and Maxwould celebrate Hanukkah by attending the large Worth Avenue menorah lighting event organized by The Chabad House . But with the spread of COVID-19, and the rising numbers inPalm Beach, the Friedmans andmany other Jewish families are celebrating Hanukkah, also known asthe Festival of Lights, differently this year. > > RELATED:Virtual Turkey Trot feeds more than 4,000 In the past, weve attended the menorah lighting organized by the Palm Beach Synagogue at Bradley Park, and community events that other synagogues like Chabad House have put together, Friedman said
The New Generation of LGBTQ Jews and Tattoos – jewishboston.com
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As cultural views on tattooing shift into a more nuanced approach, more Jewish people are choosing to decorate their bodies with permanent art. For some, tattoos honor the passing of a loved one, indicate something about themselves and their interests or reclaim the recipients body after trauma or surgery
Explore the Transformation of NYC’s Lower East Side – Untapped New York – Untapped New York
admin | December 16, 2020
Once the most densely populated district in the world, the Lower East Side of Manhattan has witnessed a myriad of changes over the past century. Join Untapped New York Insider and long-time Lower East Side resident Richard Soden for a virtual tour that will explore the evolution of this New York City neighborhood.
Hate groups receive millions of dollars in federal funds – WVTM13
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Hate groups receive millions of dollars in federal funds Updated: 10:34 PM CST Dec 10, 2020 Hide TranscriptShow Transcript MILLIONS OF DOLLARS GOING INTO THE HANDS OF 14 ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNATED AS HATE GROUPS BY THE SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER AND ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE THE CASH COMING FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM WVTM 13 ES BRIAN DOUGLAS.
‘Is this what we’re becoming?’: Anne Frank memorial in Idaho, the only one in US, defaced with swastika stickers – USA TODAY
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Anne Franks family reportedly tried to escape to both the United States and Cuba. The only Anne Frank memorial in the United States was vandalized Tuesday, a distressing display of hate that has prompted a police investigation, officials said. "It's sad that this is becoming a statement of whoand what our community is," said Dan Prinzig, director of the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, whichmaintains the memorial in Boise, Idaho.
Opposition Mounts Against Proposed Appointment of Far-right Chairman to Israeli Holocaust Museum – Hyperallergic
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Hundreds of Holocaust survivors, Jewish studies scholars, and directors of Jewish and Holocaust museums worldwide have signed a petition that condemns the proposed appointment of Effi Eitam, a far-right Israeli former politician, to chair Yad Vashem, Israels Holocaust museum.
Only yesterday – The Hudson Reporter
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1 / 4 Mayor Steven Fulop thanked the Jersey City police officers for putting themselves in the line of fire.
Chelsea FC launches exhibition about Jewish Athletes and the Holocaust – Chelsea FC
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The exhibition includes contributions from leading voices against antisemitism from around the world such as President of Israel Reuven Rivlin, the Israeli politician and human rights activist Natan Sharansky, UK Government antisemitism adviser Lord John Mann, Lord Ian Austin, Karen Pollock of the Holocaust Educational Trust, Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog, Holocaust survivor and champion weightlifter Sir Ben Helfgott, The Anti-Defamation Leagues (ADL) Sharon Nazarian and others. Commenting of the launch of the exhibition, Frank Lampard said: Sports has an enormous power to unite people and by sharing the stories of these athletes, we hope to inspire future generations to always fight against antisemitism, discrimination and racism, wherever they find it
Evergreen Mill Elem. student named ‘Kid of the Year’ finalist – Loudoun Times-Mirror
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Nine-year-old Bellen Woodard, a fifth-grader at Leesburgs Evergreen Mill Elementary School, has been named one of five finalists for the Nickelodeon/Time Magazine Kid of the Year Award. After hearing fellow students commonly refer to peach-colored crayons as skin-colored, Bellen, who is Black, created the More than Peach Project, which creates and aims to normalize the use of differently colored crayons that represent diverse skin tones. Theres different types of ways to be a leader
