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At Auschwitz, a Jewish journalist confronts his anti-Polish bias

Raised by Polish-speaking Jews who partly blamed Poland and its people for the Holocaust, JTA's Europe correspondent re-examines the preconceptions handed down to him as a child.

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 25, 2017 5:07 pm

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Wearing Hanukkah knitwear is my armor against the wide reach of Christmas in the U.S., a JTA writer says.

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At Hanukkah, finding light in a time of illness and darkness

During the Festival of Lights, reflecting upon the “miracles of light” in our own lives helps us cope when hardships strike.

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I celebrate Hanukkah — but here’s why I love Christmas

By Ben Sales December 9, 2016 12:05 pm

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By Edmon J. Rodman December 8, 2016 4:39 pm

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At Auschwitz, a Jewish journalist confronts his anti-Polish bias

Hanukkah sweaters are now a thing — and I love them

At Hanukkah, finding light in a time of illness and darkness

I celebrate Hanukkah — but here’s why I love Christmas

Why I light my menorah in the window — and you should, too

One Ruth Gruber says goodbye to another

Serving up shalom at a post-election Thanksgiving

Dutch mark Kristallnacht as Europe, US confront a wave of right-wing populism

I’m an Israeli woman — and I’m not surprised by the Ari Shavit allegations

When my synagogue banned my baby on Yom Kippur

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