Shira Hanau
By Shira Hanau
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News Shining A Light On Mental Health In The Jewish Community
The Jewish community is very good at reacting to tragedies when they happen, says Columbia University professor and brain-health journalist Stephen Fried. “But we have to figure out how to make mental health awareness a part of Jewish life every day.” When Sherry Anthony, director of Riverside Memorial Chapel, grew concerned about the number of…
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Fast Forward A Bridge Covered With Swastikas Stuns A Runner On Her Regular Route
Rebecca Konstandt is a devoted athlete who usually finishes her workouts on a runner’s high — but not on Tuesday. Instead, her regular route ended with the discovery of swastikas spray painted across n a bridge in Essex County, New Jersey. “This is beyond stupid kids,” she wrote on Facebook. “This is not acceptable.” Konstandt,…
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News 6 Heartwarming Acts Of Solidarity Between Jews and Muslims Amid Wave of Hate
It’s easy to get depressed reading the news about escalating violence and campaigns of threats against Jews and Muslims alike — not to mention foreigners and other minorities. But amidst the hatred, there are gratifying signs of solidarity between Jews and Muslims that we haven’t seen in a while. Here are six examples: After a…
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Fast Forward Collecting The Jewish Stories From Vandalized Philadelphia Cemetery
A new project by the National Museum of American Jewish History aims to collect the stories of the people buried in the Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia. The collection is hosted on Tumblr and allows anyone to contribute stories directly to the page. The site currently hosts two stories of Jewish women buried at the cemetery…
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Fast Forward Muslims Go To Shul In Latest Act Of Solidarity
More than 100 Muslims attended services at a synagogue in North Brunswick, New Jersey on Saturday. This latest act of solidarity between Muslims and Jews came after dozens of Jewish community centers have received bomb threats and Jewish cemeteries in St. Louis and Philadelphia have been vandalized. Azra Baig, a member of the School District…
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Fast Forward Is Israel Apartheid Week Illegal In Britain Now?
A newly approved British anti-Semitism law may pose legal hurdles for Israel Apartheid Week events on university campuses in the United Kingdom. This week, one university canceled a speech critical of Israel and other campuses are considering nixing events to avoid running afoul of the new law, according to the Jewish Chronicle. Israel Apartheid Week…
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Fast Forward Muslims ‘Overjoyed’ As $130K In Donations Pour In For Vandalized St. Louis Jewish Cemetery
Muslim activists Linda Sarsour and Tarek El-Messidi have launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the repair of a St. Louis Jewish cemetery that was vandalized over the weekend — and the response has been overwhelming. The campaign, which aimed to raise $20,000, exceeded its target in three hours — and had drawn more than $130,000,…
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Fast Forward Ben And Jerry’s Launches Three New Vegan ‘Ice Cream’ Flavors
Ben and Jerry’s added three vegan ice cream flavors to their lineup this month, increasing the options available to those who keep kosher or who can’t eat dairy. The new flavors, Cherry Garcia, Caramel Almond Brittle, and Coconut Seven Layer Bar, join the original lineup of four flavors introduced last year. All seven of the…
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