Penny Nance and Yael Eckstein

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  Jan 26, 2021

  Morocco is a model for other nations longing for peace

  During World War II, it was Morocco that boldly refused to target Jews for inevitable death, but regarded them as equal to any other Moroccan. The tolerance and respect for Jewish people was driven home to me by a Muslim bellboy at one of the hotels where I stayed.

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  Sep 1, 2020

  Israel and the UAE show us peace is possible

  As a region of Jews, Christians, and Muslims, the fact that this agreement is called the Abraham Accord is especially meaningful.  In the Middle East, you can’t ignore religion when talking about peace – it is too woven into the fabric of everyday life. 

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  Aug 22, 2020

  Running to a bomb shelter isn’t part of most folks weekly routine. But it is in Israel

  These days, we all face unprecedented challenges. But thankfully, there’s one challenge most people in the West don’t have to face: the imminent threat of terrorism and war.

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  May 8, 2020

  Mother's Day: What my children have taught me

  With Mother’s Day upon us, I’ve done quite a bit of reflecting on the work I’ve put into this role I’ve had for the last 13 years.

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  Apr 8, 2020

  What Jews wish Christians knew about Passover

  At the Seder meal that Jews enjoy on Passover, we read to our friends and family from the Haggadah, which is the text that explains the order of the Passover.

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  Mar 29, 2020

  In this moment of fear, a story of hope from Holocaust survivors

  Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel said, “Just as a man cannot live without dreams, he cannot live without hope.” Hope is what has sustained the Jewish people through their long and bitter exile.

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  Mar 12, 2020

  How my parents modeled generosity with money and time

  Their ultimate goal was for us to become generous people — people who looked past our own desires and concerns and saw the needs and challenges of others.

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  Mar 4, 2020

  Gaza’s terrorists bombed a playground

  The Senator told the American people in a tweet, “I remain concerned about the platform AIPAC provides for leaders who express bigotry and oppose basic Palestinian rights. For that reason I will not attend their conference.”

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  Feb 27, 2020

  New life in the dead of winter

  Trees in Israel are different from those anywhere else in the world. They are subject to biblical laws, such as God's directive to wait three years before eating the fruit of a new tree (Leviticus 19:23)

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  Feb 26, 2020

  Celebrating Women of Faith

  This week, on February 26, we welcome the Hebrew month of Adar. This month contains the Holiday of Purim, and beginning on the first of the month, the messages of the Book of Esther, which we read every Purim, are particularly relevant.