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Tucson Shooter Sentenced to Life Without Parole
One year and ten months after fatally shooting six people and attempting the assassination of Representative Gabrielle Giffords, Jared Loughner has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Imposing seven consecuti
Decorative Glass Shabbat Candle Holders
This craft for children ages 5 - 10 results in great candlestick holders to offer your Shabbat visitors to use and to create a festive ambiance
Challah Covers
Let your kids go wild! They'll be so proud to see their challah cover on their Shabbat table - and these make for an excellent grandparent gift.
Human Trafficking in Post-Earthquake Haiti
As aid flows to the victims of Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti, we cannot forget that those suffering the effects of this disaster will not be affected equally.
An Epidemic of Sexism
Sometimes, believing in gender equality and working toward it means celebrating victories.
Purim Social Action Guide
Here are a few simple ways to give matanot l’evyonim (gifts to the poor) on Purim, and some other ways to to honor the social justice themes of the holiday.
Reform Movement Rebukes Iran's Violent Tactics and Nuclear Pursuit
Pelavin: "On this anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, the Iranian government has, again, made clear its character through its actions: willingness to resort to violence, suppression of free speech and press, and belligerent unilateralism that puts the entire in
Recent Conflicts Between Israel and Her Neighbors
Since 2000, outbreaks of violence have stymied long-lasting peace agreements between Israelis and Palestinians.
Shots Fired in Golan: Israel Seeks No Part in War
For more than a year, Syria has been engaged in a tense civil war. Despite grave human rights abuses and oppression perpetrated by Assad’s regime, the international community has been wary to enter the internal conflict plaguing the Syrian people.
Close Encounter
Some of you may have read my blog post about my serendipitous celebrity run-in with Justice Sonia Sotomayor while purchasing cucumbers at Eastern Market this fall.