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Again, the December dilemma

Around this time of year, I make decisions about how I am going to approach the upcoming run-up to Christmas. I often …

Tyler Samuels

The Jewish Melting Pot

I attended and led some diversity trainings within the Jewish community in 2021. White Jews of Ashkenazi descent (ancestors coming from northern …

Chanukah holidays

Between the Holidays

This year, Chanukah came and went in the beginning of December. I like it when this happens. It spreads out the time …

Thanksgiving turkey

Thanksgiving misgivings

The Pilgrim story of Thanksgiving was the one I grew up with.  I was an adult when I learned that  the first …