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When Guys Are Good Friends, It's Complicated

By Linda Kriger

When Guys Are Good Friends, It's Complicated
A few months ago, my husband, Jake, and his best friend were walking along the river in Philadelphia, deep in conversation. The friend had his hand on Jake’s shoulder. A car suddenly stopped. A group of teenagers yelled out, “FAGGOTS!” and screeched away.Read More

Lending a Little Help to a Big Problem

By Linda Kriger

Lending a Little Help to a Big Problem
Philadelphia’s Germantown Jewish Center is one of 65 synagogues providing temporary shelter to the homeless under a nationwide program.Read More

Jewish Farm School Gains Traction Among College Students

By Linda Kriger

Jewish Farm School Gains Traction Among College Students
Rather than jet to tropical party capitals for spring break, about 105 Jewish college students are choosing to do something a little different during their time off.Read More

They Have Room to Spare for Those on Hospital Visits

By Linda Kriger

They Have Room to Spare for Those on Hospital Visits
I first encountered Hosts for Hospitals last year when a volunteer for the group promoted the program at my synagogue, the Germantown Jewish Centre, in Philadelphia.Read More

Musing on Mother’s Day

By Linda Kriger

Mother’s Day is bittersweet. During my childhood, I would get insanely excited about finding just the right gift and buying the most gushing card. As an angst-ridden adult, I dreaded the day and balked at sending a card to my estranged mother. It seemed too hypocritical to send one of those loving messages to someone with whom all communication had broken down.Read More



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