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Joshua Silverstein and Brie Eley in “True Colors” (Courtesy photo: The Braid)

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Live Performance by The Braid: “True Colors”

3/12/2022, 7:30 pm

Temple Beth Avodah, Newton

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HIAS Shabbat Service Featuring Afghan Speakers

3/11/2022, 7:00 pm

(Photo: Freedom House/Flickr)

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HerTorah: Purim + #MeToo

3/9/2022, 8:00 pm

“Esther, Ahasuerus, and Haman” by Jan Steen

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“RBG’s Brave & Brilliant Women: 33 Jewish Women to Inspire Everyone” With Author Nadine Epstein

3/9/2022, 7:00 pm

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Active Threat Response Training

3/9/2022, 6:00 pm

Congregation Beth Elohim, Acton

(Image: iStock/BraunS)

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Global Connections: The Biden Economy & Business Outlook

3/9/2022, 4:00 pm

Financial Data (photo: alexsl/iStock)

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Normalization of Extremism: Charlottesville to Jan. 6 Insurrection

3/8/2022, 12:00 pm

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Parents Circle Families Forum Dialogue Meeting

3/6/2022, 10:00 am

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“Hineini” acrylic on canvas by Deb Putnoi

2/13/2023 Top Pick

Forgotten Black-Jewish Alliances Showcased Downtown

Lifelong friends Deb Putnoi and Karl McLaurin celebrate Black History Month in Boston with an art exhibit honoring the relationship between Black people and Jews.

By Judy Bolton-FasmanFor JewishBoston

Jerusalem, Israel - October 6, 2010: At a crosswalk on King George Street, an Orthodox Jew waits to cross. On the other side of the street are secular Israelis waiting to cross.

2/13/2023 Top Pick

The Future of Religion and State in Israel

This webinar explores what changes may be made and the possible consequences.

By Jewish Federations of North America

Workers from the high-tech sector protest against the proposed changes to the legal system, in Tel Aviv, on February 7, 2023. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** הפגנהדמוקרטיהתל אביבימין מהפכהמשפטיתשמאלבעדנגד

2/10/2023 Top Pick

MK Simcha Rothman: ‘The People Should Appoint the Judges’

The Times of Israel speaks with the legislator who has written the bills for the proposed judicial overhaul and hears why he thinks they’re not so radical.

By Amanda Borschel-DanFor The Times of Israel

2/7/2023 Top Pick

Educating Kids About Antisemitism Through Film

SITCA, an initiative of Boston Jewish Film, is building on a successful screening in Framingham last November.

By Rich TenorioFor JewishBoston

Syrian rescue teams carry a casualty picked up from the rubble after an earthquake in the government-controlled central Syrian city of Hama on February 6, 2023. - A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on February 6, killing hundreds of people as they slept, levelling buildings and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus, Egypt and Iraq. (Photo by LOUAI BESHARA / AFP)

2/6/2023 Top Pick

Israel To Send Earthquake Relief to Syria and Turkey

Israel to send tents, medication, blankets, could receive wounded for medical treatment; first of two Israeli teams to head for Turkey tonight.

By Lazar Berman and Amy SpiroFor The Times of Israel

Micah Goodman

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Philosopher Micah Goodman: Preventing Civil War

In this first episode of a new Times of Israel podcast series, the bestselling author weighs in on the proposed judicial overhaul and its consequences—intended and not.

By Amanda Borschel-DanFor The Times of Israel

Black history month celebration of diversity and African culture pride as a multi cultural celebration.

2/3/2023 Top Pick

Observe Black History Month Using These Jewish Resources

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the history and achievements of Black people while looking toward a more equitable and just future.

By Union for Reform Judaism

Davon Loeb

2/3/2023 Top Pick

How I Learned To Embrace My Black and Jewish Heritage

By Davon LoebFor Jewish Book Council

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9 Things You Need To Know About the Black-Jewish Relationship

To advance Black-Jewish relations, the two groups must “find their commonalities more notable than their differences.”

By Sara HimelesFor Unpacked

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