This week in the news

I hope everybody had meaningful seders with lots of lively and informative discussions. Following through on Pesach’s themes of freedom and redemption, here are a few interesting articles to think about as we continue the celebration of our freedom.

Shabbat shalom and chag kasher v’sameach.

The young Nazi who grew up to become a Jew

Poland’s halt of [...]

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a seder for survivors

In anticipation of the upcoming holiday of Pesach, Selfhelp Community Services held a model seder for survivors from the former Soviet Union in Brooklyn. The room was full. As everyone ate their matzah and chicken, eggs and tzimis, there was a quiet murmur of conversation. Friends gathered and caught up, happy to be able to [...]

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A seder down under

On March 18, Jewish Care in Australia, with Claims Conference funding, hosted a communal seder. There was a little food, a few friends and some entertainment – the perfect recipe for a great time!

Miriam Pinkus attended the Jewish Care model seder, as she does many of their holiday events. She looks forward to the [...]

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