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Shmuly Yanklowitz has been an animal rights activist for years. Now, he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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Culture When we all met at Dubrow’s Cafeteria
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Fast Forward Josh Shapiro offers inside look at Passover in the governor’s mansion
Shapiro was joined in the kitchen by Michael Solomonov, the Israeli chef and popular Philadelphia restaurateur
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Fast Forward Science explains Passover constipation — and how to fix it
A lack of fiber can wreak havoc on your intestines
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Food Remembering Mimi Sheraton: 5 great Jewish recipes
The renowned Jewish food critic, author and Forward contributor has died at age 97
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Still planning your Seder? Here are our some of our favorite Passover recipes
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Community You say matzah — and matzo and matzuh and matzee and more
Readers respond to our editor-in-chief’s column about a Passover copy-editing conundrum
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