Alana Alpert
By Alana Alpert
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Culture Emulate Our Ancestors
In his commentary on Chayei Sarah, Avrum Burg reflects on the life and nature of the Father of the Jewish people, Avraham. Burg points out that Avraham is not only pious and loving to God, but concerned for people of other nations. In addition to cultivating his divine relationship, he also wants to engage with…
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Opinion The Wiesenthal Center Digs Itself Deeper
When I read that famed architect Frank Gehry was pulling out as designer of the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s planned Museum of Tolerance in downtown Jerusalem, my thoughts immediately took me back to the site. Almost a year ago, I stood there with a group of rabbinical students and other young Jewish leaders to voice our…
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