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Stuart Halpern
As American Jews hear the story of Ruth and Naomi during the upcoming holiday, they can relate Ruth’s tremendous accomplishments as a penniless immigrant who became the ancestor of a great king to America’s history as an immigrant-welcoming nation. Continue Reading »
The courage of Queen Esther has been a source of succor and moral inspiration in America since the days of the colonies. Continue Reading »
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