Larry Luxner
By Larry Luxner
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News Lively Jewish festival in New York suburbs signals the comeback of in-person Jewish life
(JTA) — BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. — David Harris grew up in a Russian-speaking home in New York and was raised to hate communism. In 1974, he was among a handful of Americans allowed to live and teach in the Soviet Union — an experience that left an indelible mark on his life. It set Harris…
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Fast Forward Itzhak Perlman, Rep. Jamie Raskin and a blind rabbi highlight the need for disability advocacy
When Israeli-American violinist Itzhak Perlman debuted at Carnegie Hall in 1963, he performed while seated — a consequence of the polio that left him unable to walk without leg braces or crutches since age 4. “I got a standing ovation, but The New York Times reviewer wasn’t sure if that was because of the way…
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Fast Forward How Jewish communities are deploying Passover aid amid coronavirus lockdowns
(JTA) — In the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Passover will be like no other in living memory. With families kept apart by lockdown orders and millions struggling with uncertain financial futures, the needs are great and the logistics of coordinating Passover aid are daunting. Across America, Jewish federations are finding unconventional ways…
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