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The 9/11 Memorial in New York City.

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My Jewish father volunteered at Ground Zero. Here’s how we’re honoring him now.

Elisha Gechter’s father volunteered at Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11 — a selfless act that led to health issues later in life. Here’s how her family honors him today.

By Elisha Gechter September 10, 2021 5:26 pm

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Simone Biles exemplifies this Jewish value

Athletes are starting to set boundaries to preserve their mental and physical health — creating their own version of pikuach nefesh, the Jewish principles of preserving life above all else.

July 29, 2021 4:48 pm

Meet the Orthodox mom competing on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Liba Yoffe of Phoenix has devoted herself to empowering women in everything she does.

June 16, 2021 3:34 pm

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I couldn’t go back to school. So I started a farm to connect with my Jewish values.

By Remi Welbel May 4, 2021 4:27 pm

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I can’t fast for Jewish holidays without being reminded of our toxic diet culture

By Jillian Axelrod February 25, 2021 2:57 pm

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Jewish rock and roll icon Mama Cass Elliot helped me learn to love my body

By Delaney Davis February 10, 2021 2:50 pm

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We need to step up our charitable giving during the pandemic — it’s the Jewish thing to do

By Yvette Alt Miller November 19, 2020 3:25 pm

A Jewish prayer for the start of this pandemic school year

By Rabbi Sari Laufer August 26, 2020 4:45 pm

Doing this daily Jewish ritual has helped me cope with coronavirus

By Rachel Honeyman August 12, 2020 2:00 pm

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My husband and I are self-isolating separately. Here’s why.

By Shoshana Forester Smith March 25, 2020 3:24 pm

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