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For the Love of Jeff: A Reflection on Mister Rogers’ Most Memorable Young Guest
For the Love of Jeff: A Reflection on Mister Rogers’ Most Memorable Young Guest jemerman November 30, 2021
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At 10, Jeff Erlanger appeared on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” in his wheelchair. I recently asked Jeff’s parents about how they raised such a competent and loving son.
Reflections on the Significance of December 7 on American Jewry
Reflections on the Significance of December 7 on American Jewry jemerman November 29, 2021
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December 7 marks the 80th anniversary of the surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. The attack led to America's formal entry into World War II. What ensued would have a profound impact on Jews everywhere, including the American Jewish community.
For Some of Us the Holidays Are Just…Hard
For Some of Us the Holidays Are Just…Hard jemerman November 18, 2021
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As we head into the holiday season, I am acutely aware of how much different this year is going to be than previous ones. I will be celebrating without my mom for the first time. My mother died in January 2021, and I'm still dealing with the unexpected waves of grief that wash over me, sometimes out of nowhere. As I head into this first winter holiday season without her, I'm not quite sure I know what to expect, other than everything is going to be very different.
Reimagining Hanukkah Gift-Giving
Reimagining Hanukkah Gift-Giving jemerman November 18, 2021
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There are a lot of creative ways to make Hanukkah meaningful when we pause to ask ourselves a few good questions before automatically going into shopping mode.
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