Larry Luxner
By Larry Luxner
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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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