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The Country of Unification
There is a place of only 20,770 square kilometers. It is surrounded by countries in turmoil, yet it stands resolute. It stands as a pinnacle of peace, and for many a symbol of hope. Israel was a dream of thousands less than eighty years ago, and today Israel encompasses the dreams of millions. The idea…
Read MoreNine months in a country called Home
I could have gone anywhere, nine months is a lot of time. I could have stayed home and gotten a job or hitchhiked across America. However, once I made the decision to take a gap year there was only one option. I knew I wanted to learn about myself, but I could have done that…
Read MoreThe Miracle Morning: Art of Affirmations
What role does positive affirmation play in your life? If you’re like most people, you’re too busy running around to have even considered this question. But positive affirmation can be invigorating and restorative, says Brianna Greenspan, who has recently written an invigorating coloring book about the use of positive affirmation to transform an individual’s life.…
Read MoreTop 10 – Jewish Pop Music Mashups
We love popular songs, but what about songs about us Jews? Sure we have the dreidel song, which is a classic, but we need more to keep up with all the other religious music. So our people have taken to the interweb. We have blown up the internet with all of our fun covers and…
Read MoreShake Up Your Summer Internship
Imagine a world where you can get an amazing, resume-building internship while still being able to have the time of your life and go bowling in the White House or camping outside the Supreme Court? These were just some of the meaningful experiences for Josie Roth, a rising sophomore studying economics and public policy at…
Read MoreHottest New Wedding Venue – Lithuania’s Former Concentration Camp
One of the biggest decisions a couple can make is deciding to legally bind their relationship. Country clubs, hotels, synagogues and churches are all fine venues: but there’s nothing wrong with going a little off the beaten path, right? How’s this for hipster: ever heard of saying your “I do’s” at a former concentration camp?…
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