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In Search of Belonging in the Darkness, the Twilight, and the Light

In Search of Belonging in the Darkness, the Twilight, and the Light jemerman

Hanukkah
Photo of candles burning in a menorah - image is dark so menorah is kind of hidden
The season of Hanukkah is upon us. By this time of year, we have experienced many cycles of darkness, twilight, and light.

The Art of Wisdom: Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims, and the Images They Inspire

The Art of Wisdom: Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims, and the Images They Inspire jemerman

Arts and Culture
Photo of art from Curator Phyllis Friedman's "Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims" at the Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College
Curator Phyllis Friedman has assembled "Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims" at the Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College in New York, featuring 57 artists of diverse backgrounds who offer visual interpretations of familiar sayings and worthy shorthand advice.

Talking to Children About Jewish Identity in an Interfaith Family

Talking to Children About Jewish Identity in an Interfaith Family jemerman

Interfaith Family
an image of two parents swinginga child by the arms; imageis a little blurry
For children in interfaith families, clarifying the role of religion in the family dynamic is important.

Proud JEWS

Proud JEWS jemerman

Antisemitism and Hate Crimes
Photo of the words "Proud Jews" written in chalk on the sidewalk
Right before Sukkot, I noticed the word "JEW" carved into my sidewalk. I began to grind out the word, but rather decided to replace the space by adding "Proud JEWs" to the sidewalk.

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