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An Oasis of Caring in the Desert

Journalist Michal Michelle Divon writes about her experience volunteering at ALEH Negev, a community for children and adults with disabilities in southern Israel.

By Michal Michelle Divon February 12, 2020 7:17 am

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What Does it Mean to be a Leader? Inspiration from Jewish Disability Advocacy Day

Rabbi Deborah Waxman addressed 250 people gathered for JDAD, highlighting Moshe as an example of leadership and self-advocacy.

February 7, 2020 11:41 am

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Trump’s Peace Plan Won’t Work. But it Could Strengthen Arab-Israeli Relations.

President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan will probably not achieve its stated goal of bringing peace between Israel and the Palestinians, but it might just bring about peace between Israel and more of its Arab neighbors. Here’s why: Over the past several years, Israel has become an appealing partner to Arab states for two […]

February 5, 2020 4:40 pm

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An Oasis of Caring in the Desert

What Does it Mean to be a Leader? Inspiration from Jewish Disability Advocacy Day

Trump’s Peace Plan Won’t Work. But it Could Strengthen Arab-Israeli Relations.

A Winding Road Back to Judaism Via N.Y.C.

Is it Time to Retire the Term ‘Anti-Semitism’?

Love for Israel Survives a Decade of Discord

The Trumpification of Israel

10 Short, But Important Reads for Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month

Learning How to Love and Let Go

Why The Trump Plan Threatens Israel’s Long-Term Security

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