Julie Matlin
By Julie Matlin
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Culture How one vintage watch has been making cantors’ lives easier for more than 50 years
Produced between 1960 and 1972, the Bulova Accutron emits an F sharp note, perfect for cantors on Shabbat when tuning forks aren't allowed.
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Opinion The Middle Class Is Being Priced Out Of Judaism
I will never forget that mercifully mild February night in 2011 when I camped out overnight with 30 other parents. All of us hoping to secure spots for our children at the local public school. While it’s not the norm to line up overnight, families do it every year. One reason is that this school…
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