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No Holiday Dilemma this December

No Holiday Dilemma this December ltheodore2 November 13, 2025

Secular Holidays
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winter scene with lights
I looked forward to the lights that adorn houses and streets in celebration of the holiday, not to mention watching Christmas specials on television and getting extra days off work to be with family. However, things changed last year when my family and I joined our friends to help them decorate their Christmas tree.

Wearing Strength: Jewelry as a Symbol of Jewish Resilience

Wearing Strength: Jewelry as a Symbol of Jewish Resilience jemerman November 11, 2025

Israeli Arts and Culture
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In times of uncertainty, many Jews have found solace and strength in objects that carry meaning beyond their physical form.

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