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Confronting the Coronavirus
I had a disconcerting realization this week: The most accurate and trustworthy information I have learned about the COVID-19 pandemic has come from colleagues, governors, mayors and family members in the medical profession—not from the federal government. Our leaders must respond to public health emergencies with factual information and guidance about prevention and precautions, testing…
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Beating The Odds
Helene Karlin knew something wasn’t right. It was the early ‘90s, and at 7 weeks old, her third daughter, Lindsay, wasn’t developing the same as her older two daughters. Getting a diagnosis was frustrating; one doctor determined she was blind, another said she was deaf. It wasn’t until Lindsay was 6 months old when the…
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‘I am so grateful’: Brandeis alumni reflect on the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program
The Jewish professional community is a fast-growing, ever-changing field, with more career opportunities than ever before. You could work in a start-up, federation or Jewish community center. A human service agency, synagogue or Hillel. Or you can study Israel education, work in a summer camp or make a career of fundraising — and so much…
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Two Doctors Find Common Cause: Turning Victims Into Survivors
By Dina Kraft Every time Dr. Dvora Bauman and Dr. Moshira Aboo Dia are alerted about a new patient waiting to be met at the Bat Ami Center for Victims of Sexual Abuse at the Hadassah Medical Organization, the women brace themselves. Because at a rape crisis center, every case is a difficult case. And…
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Why Should I Consider Towson University?
Towson University is located just north of Baltimore city and is home to the Baltimore Hebrew Institute, formally Baltimore Hebrew University, and Towson Hillel. Towson University is within a few miles of a numerous Jewish organizations, synagogues and agencies, and an eclectic city that appeals to foodies, art enthusiasts, and sports fans. Towson University (TU)…
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Beyond Content: Reasons for Grad School
By Dr. Keren E. Fraiman There is significant research about the increasing demand for graduate education across all industries. In some cases, individuals are looking to obtain skills or tools for advancement in their field. Graduate education, however, has the potential to offer so much more. Our work suggests that, even beyond content, as a…
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Age Is Just a Number: At 125, Gratz Is a Vibrant College On The Cutting Edge
For much of its 125-year history, Gratz College has been known for training Jewish educators and strengthening teens’ knowledge of Judaism. However, Gratz College should also be known for transforming the landscape of Jewish education through its creation of new and innovative programs. Gratz is the only school to offer an M.S. in Camp Administration…
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Earn An American Masters Degree While Studying In Israel
The Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, located at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, provides the best of both worlds. One can live in Jerusalem and study in Pardes’ world-renowned Beit Midrash, while training as a Jewish educator AND earning a Masters degree from an acclaimed American institution. Whether you are interested in…
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The Miracle Of JScreen
Genetic carrier testing was just a formality for Katie Rosen and Matt Kurzmann when they decided they were ready to grow their family. Two Ashkenazi Jews, they knew it’s what you did to put your mind at ease. So they skipped the doctor and went online to order JScreen, a genetic screening kit, to be…
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Sponsored: Destigmatizing Infertility, Expanding Access To Treatment
By Ruth Ann Freedman As Rosh Hashanah approaches, suddenly it seems like pomegranates are everywhere, the seeds symbolizing the 613 mitzvot and fertility. Yet the commandment “to be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28) is far easier for some families than others. When I was 18 years old, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome. I…
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Tel Aviv Restaurants & Bar Guide
One of the best things about Tel Aviv (you know, aside from the weather, beach, hospitality, electric scooters, et cetera, et cetera), is the restaurants. A lot of these restaurants double up as bars, and vice versa, so in this article, we’ll list the best of both. You’ll have a lot of ground to cover,…
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