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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - Oscar Shorts Showcase: 4 Films\, Light Snacks & Community Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 Years of Jewish Cinema\nIn honor of the **Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary** \, we are\nproud to present a special showcase of **25 films** throughout the season. We\nare excited to launch our new **Shorts Series Discussion Panels** \, providing\na space for powerful storytelling followed by community conversation.\nWhen & Where\n  * **Time:** 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM weekly\n  * **Location:** The JCC of Greater Ann Arbor\n  * **Format:** Screenings followed by moderated panels and light snacks.\nExpert Panels\nEach week features guest experts\, including local professors\, rabbis\,\ndirectors\, artists\, and filmmakers\, offering unique insights into Jewish\nhistory and identity.\nTickets & Sponsorship\n  * **General Admission:** $15 per session at check-in\, or $72 for the series online in advance.\n  * **Sponsorship:** All films in this series are **included** with Festival Sponsorship.\n  * **To Support:** To become a sponsor\, please reach out to **Marci Sturman** or visit the **JCC Front Desk**.\nThe Shorts Series Lineup\n  * **Oscar Nominees Night:** Featuring 2026 Academy Award® nominees **_Butcher’s Stain_** and **_Children No More_** \, plus two bonus shorts: **_Frequency_** and **_Last Respects_**.\n  * **_Windows on Rue de St. Dominique_** : An artistic exploration featuring filmmaker **Simcha Shtull** (sister of our own **Dina Shtull**)\, alongside **Professor Karla Goldman** and local artist and community favorite **Ron Sussman**.\n  * **Food & Family:** A double feature of **_Babka_** and **_Double Happiness_**. Includes a recipe share and food competition! **_Please bring your favorite Babka or Jewish recipes and your best Babka for our Bubbe’s Best Babka competition!_**\n  * **_That’s How You Make a Torah_** : A deep dive into sacred craft with the film’s cinematographer and local Rabbinical leadership.\n  * **History & Heroism:** A poignant screening of **_Wallenberg_**  and **_Ice Cream Man_**  with a discussion led by an expert panel.\n  * **_The Niggun_** : An exploration of Yiddish culture\, music\, and spirituality with **Rabbi Chazan Pescador** and **Professor Julian Levinson**. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15756
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-film-festival-shorts-series-oscar-shorts-showcase-4-films-light-snacks-community-discussion/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Active Aging,Adults,Advocacy,After October 7,Aging,Antisemitism,Arts & Culture,Bible,College Students,Disability & Inclusion,Environment and Sustainability,Food,Grandparents,Health & Wellness,Hebrew and Yiddish,History,Holocaust,Interfaith,Israel,Israel in Crisis,Jewish Learning,Leadership,LGBTQI,Mental Health,Music,Older Adults,Parenting,Parents,Politics & Current Affairs,Pride,Science & Technology,Social Justice,Spirituality,Travel Experiences,Women
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T162349
CREATED:20260522T131617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T131617Z
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SUMMARY:Eating Well Through Perimenopause and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging discussion with Melissa Hauptman (INN Certified)\,\npodcast host\, facilitator\, soil advocate\, speaker\, and food systems and health\nwriter\, who will share practical tips and information. As co-host of (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-digestible-\npodcast/id1810063254)\, Melissa covers an interesting array of health topics.\nIn a world of conflicting nutrition advice\, changing bodies\, and busy\nschedules\, it can be hard to know what “healthy eating” really looks like.\nThis session will explore realistic strategies for nourishing your body in\nmidlife and beyond – without diets or guilt. \n**No walk-ins allowed.**\n**Questions?** Please contact Hadassah at 248.683.5030 or\nmidwest@hadassah.org.\n*All attendees will be required to sign a Hadassah Event Participation Release to attend Hadassah events. There will be no exceptions to this policy. \nOrganized by: Hadassah Midwest \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15938
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/eating-well-through-perimenopause-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Educational,General,Health & Wellness,Parents,Special Guest,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hadassah Midwest":MAILTO:midwest@hadassah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T162349
CREATED:20260515T091617Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - Windows on Rue de St. Dominique: Film Screening\, Panel & Local Artist
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 Years of Jewish Cinema\nIn honor of the **Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary** \, we are\nproud to present a special showcase of **25 films** throughout the season. We\nare excited to launch our new **Shorts Series Discussion Panels** \, providing\na space for powerful storytelling followed by community conversation.\nWhen & Where\n  * **Time:** 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM weekly\n  * **Location:** The JCC of Greater Ann Arbor\n  * **Format:** Screenings followed by moderated panels and light snacks.\nExpert Panels\nEach week features guest experts\, including local professors\, rabbis\,\ndirectors\, artists\, and filmmakers\, offering unique insights into Jewish\nhistory and identity.\nTickets & Sponsorship\n  * **General Admission:** $15 per session at check-in\, or $72 for the series online in advance.\n  * **Sponsorship:** All films in this series are **included** with Festival Sponsorship.\n  * **To Support:** To become a sponsor\, please reach out to **Marci Sturman** or visit the **JCC Front Desk**.\nThe Shorts Series Lineup\n  * **Oscar Nominees Night:** Featuring 2026 Academy Award® nominees **_Butcher’s Stain_** and **_Children No More_** \, plus two bonus shorts: **_Frequency_** and **_Last Respects_**.\n  * **_Windows on Rue de St. Dominique_** : An artistic exploration featuring filmmaker **Simcha Shtull** (sister of our own **Dina Shtull**)\, alongside **Professor Karla Goldman** and local artist and community favorite **Ron Sussman**.\n  * **Food & Family:** A double feature of **_Babka_** and **_Double Happiness_**. Includes a recipe share and food competition! **_Please bring your favorite Babka or Jewish recipes and your best Babka for our Bubbe’s Best Babka competition!_**\n  * **_That’s How You Make a Torah_** : A deep dive into sacred craft with the film’s cinematographer and local Rabbinical leadership.\n  * **History & Heroism:** A poignant screening of **_Wallenberg_**  and **_Ice Cream Man_**  with a discussion led by an expert panel.\n  * **_The Niggun_** : An exploration of Yiddish culture\, music\, and spirituality with **Rabbi Chazan Pescador** and **Professor Julian Levinson**. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15756
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-film-festival-shorts-series-windows-on-rue-de-st-dominique-film-screening-panel-local-artist/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Active Aging,Adults,Advocacy,After October 7,Aging,Antisemitism,Arts & Culture,Bible,College Students,Disability & Inclusion,Environment and Sustainability,Food,Grandparents,Health & Wellness,Hebrew and Yiddish,History,Holocaust,Interfaith,Israel,Israel in Crisis,Jewish Learning,Leadership,LGBTQI,Mental Health,Music,Older Adults,Parenting,Parents,Politics & Current Affairs,Pride,Science & Technology,Social Justice,Spirituality,Travel Experiences,Women
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T162349
CREATED:20260517T091619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T091619Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - Films: Babka & Double Happiness + Recipe Share & Food Competition
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 Years of Jewish Cinema\nIn honor of the **Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary** \, we are\nproud to present a special showcase of **25 films** throughout the season. We\nare excited to launch our new **Shorts Series Discussion Panels** \, providing\na space for powerful storytelling followed by community conversation.\nWhen & Where\n  * **Time:** 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM weekly\n  * **Location:** The JCC of Greater Ann Arbor\n  * **Format:** Screenings followed by moderated panels and light snacks.\nExpert Panels\nEach week features guest experts\, including local professors\, rabbis\,\ndirectors\, artists\, and filmmakers\, offering unique insights into Jewish\nhistory and identity.\nTickets & Sponsorship\n  * **General Admission:** $15 per session at check-in\, or $72 for the series online in advance.\n  * **Sponsorship:** All films in this series are **included** with Festival Sponsorship.\n  * **To Support:** To become a sponsor\, please reach out to **Marci Sturman** or visit the **JCC Front Desk**.\nThe Shorts Series Lineup\n  * **Oscar Nominees Night:** Featuring 2026 Academy Award® nominees **_Butcher’s Stain_** and **_Children No More_** \, plus two bonus shorts: **_Frequency_** and **_Last Respects_**.\n  * **_Windows on Rue de St. Dominique_** : An artistic exploration featuring filmmaker **Simcha Shtull** (sister of our own **Dina Shtull**)\, alongside **Professor Karla Goldman** and local artist and community favorite **Ron Sussman**.\n  * **Food & Family:** A double feature of **_Babka_** and **_Double Happiness_**. Includes a recipe share and food competition! **_Please bring your favorite Babka or Jewish recipes and your best Babka for our Bubbe’s Best Babka competition!_**\n  * **_That’s How You Make a Torah_** : A deep dive into sacred craft with the film’s cinematographer and local Rabbinical leadership.\n  * **History & Heroism:** A poignant screening of **_Wallenberg_**  and **_Ice Cream Man_**  with a discussion led by an expert panel.\n  * **_The Niggun_** : An exploration of Yiddish culture\, music\, and spirituality with **Rabbi Chazan Pescador** and **Professor Julian Levinson**. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15756
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-film-festival-shorts-series-films-babka-double-happiness-recipe-share-food-competition/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Active Aging,Adults,Advocacy,After October 7,Aging,Antisemitism,Arts & Culture,Bible,College Students,Disability & Inclusion,Environment and Sustainability,Food,Grandparents,Health & Wellness,Hebrew and Yiddish,History,Holocaust,Interfaith,Israel,Israel in Crisis,Jewish Learning,Leadership,LGBTQI,Mental Health,Music,Older Adults,Parenting,Parents,Politics & Current Affairs,Pride,Science & Technology,Social Justice,Spirituality,Travel Experiences,Women
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T162349
CREATED:20260517T101618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T101618Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - hat’s How You Make a Torah: Film & Expert Panel Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 Years of Jewish Cinema\nIn honor of the **Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary** \, we are\nproud to present a special showcase of **25 films** throughout the season. We\nare excited to launch our new **Shorts Series Discussion Panels** \, providing\na space for powerful storytelling followed by community conversation.\nWhen & Where\n  * **Time:** 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM weekly\n  * **Location:** The JCC of Greater Ann Arbor\n  * **Format:** Screenings followed by moderated panels and light snacks.\nExpert Panels\nEach week features guest experts\, including local professors\, rabbis\,\ndirectors\, artists\, and filmmakers\, offering unique insights into Jewish\nhistory and identity.\nTickets & Sponsorship\n  * **General Admission:** $15 per session at check-in\, or $72 for the series online in advance.\n  * **Sponsorship:** All films in this series are **included** with Festival Sponsorship.\n  * **To Support:** To become a sponsor\, please reach out to **Marci Sturman** or visit the **JCC Front Desk**.\nThe Shorts Series Lineup\n  * **Oscar Nominees Night:** Featuring 2026 Academy Award® nominees **_Butcher’s Stain_** and **_Children No More_** \, plus two bonus shorts: **_Frequency_** and **_Last Respects_**.\n  * **_Windows on Rue de St. Dominique_** : An artistic exploration featuring filmmaker **Simcha Shtull** (sister of our own **Dina Shtull**)\, alongside **Professor Karla Goldman** and local artist and community favorite **Ron Sussman**.\n  * **Food & Family:** A double feature of **_Babka_** and **_Double Happiness_**. Includes a recipe share and food competition! **_Please bring your favorite Babka or Jewish recipes and your best Babka for our Bubbe’s Best Babka competition!_**\n  * **_That’s How You Make a Torah_** : A deep dive into sacred craft with the film’s cinematographer and local Rabbinical leadership.\n  * **History & Heroism:** A poignant screening of **_Wallenberg_**  and **_Ice Cream Man_**  with a discussion led by an expert panel.\n  * **_The Niggun_** : An exploration of Yiddish culture\, music\, and spirituality with **Rabbi Chazan Pescador** and **Professor Julian Levinson**. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15756
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-film-festival-shorts-series-hats-how-you-make-a-torah-film-expert-panel-qa/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Active Aging,Adults,Advocacy,After October 7,Aging,Antisemitism,Arts & Culture,Bible,College Students,Disability & Inclusion,Environment and Sustainability,Food,Grandparents,Health & Wellness,Hebrew and Yiddish,History,Holocaust,Interfaith,Israel,Israel in Crisis,Jewish Learning,Leadership,LGBTQI,Mental Health,Music,Older Adults,Parenting,Parents,Politics & Current Affairs,Pride,Science & Technology,Social Justice,Spirituality,Travel Experiences,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T162349
CREATED:20260517T111609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T111609Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - Wallenberg & Ice Cream Man: Short Films & Expert Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 Years of Jewish Cinema\nIn honor of the **Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary** \, we are\nproud to present a special showcase of **25 films** throughout the season. We\nare excited to launch our new **Shorts Series Discussion Panels** \, providing\na space for powerful storytelling followed by community conversation.\nWhen & Where\n  * **Time:** 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM weekly\n  * **Location:** The JCC of Greater Ann Arbor\n  * **Format:** Screenings followed by moderated panels and light snacks.\nExpert Panels\nEach week features guest experts\, including local professors\, rabbis\,\ndirectors\, artists\, and filmmakers\, offering unique insights into Jewish\nhistory and identity.\nTickets & Sponsorship\n  * **General Admission:** $15 per session at check-in\, or $72 for the series online in advance.\n  * **Sponsorship:** All films in this series are **included** with Festival Sponsorship.\n  * **To Support:** To become a sponsor\, please reach out to **Marci Sturman** or visit the **JCC Front Desk**.\nThe Shorts Series Lineup\n  * **Oscar Nominees Night:** Featuring 2026 Academy Award® nominees **_Butcher’s Stain_** and **_Children No More_** \, plus two bonus shorts: **_Frequency_** and **_Last Respects_**.\n  * **_Windows on Rue de St. Dominique_** : An artistic exploration featuring filmmaker **Simcha Shtull** (sister of our own **Dina Shtull**)\, alongside **Professor Karla Goldman** and local artist and community favorite **Ron Sussman**.\n  * **Food & Family:** A double feature of **_Babka_** and **_Double Happiness_**. Includes a recipe share and food competition! **_Please bring your favorite Babka or Jewish recipes and your best Babka for our Bubbe’s Best Babka competition!_**\n  * **_That’s How You Make a Torah_** : A deep dive into sacred craft with the film’s cinematographer and local Rabbinical leadership.\n  * **History & Heroism:** A poignant screening of **_Wallenberg_**  and **_Ice Cream Man_**  with a discussion led by an expert panel.\n  * **_The Niggun_** : An exploration of Yiddish culture\, music\, and spirituality with **Rabbi Chazan Pescador** and **Professor Julian Levinson**. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15756
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-film-festival-shorts-series-wallenberg-ice-cream-man-short-films-expert-discussion/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Active Aging,Adults,Advocacy,After October 7,Aging,Antisemitism,Arts & Culture,Bible,College Students,Disability & Inclusion,Environment and Sustainability,Food,Grandparents,Health & Wellness,Hebrew and Yiddish,History,Holocaust,Interfaith,Israel,Israel in Crisis,Jewish Learning,Leadership,LGBTQI,Mental Health,Music,Older Adults,Parenting,Parents,Politics & Current Affairs,Pride,Science & Technology,Social Justice,Spirituality,Travel Experiences,Women
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T113000
DTSTAMP:20260522T162349
CREATED:20260517T111612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T111612Z
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SUMMARY:Mattathei Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an opportunity to move\, connect and recharge?  Join the women of\nChavurat Nashim for a relaxed group hike on the trails at Matthaei.  Bring an\nopen mind and positive spirit and leave feeling refreshed\, grounded and\nconnected.  Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.\nYou may also wish to bring a water bottle. NOTE:  There is no rain date for\nthis event.  In case of inclement weather\, the event will be canceled. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15804
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/mattathei-meet-up/
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens 1800 N Dixboro Rd\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T162349
CREATED:20260517T115510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T115510Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - Film: The Niggun + Discussion w/ Rabbi Chazan Pescador & Prof. Julian Levinson
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 Years of Jewish Cinema\nIn honor of the **Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary** \, we are\nproud to present a special showcase of **25 films** throughout the season. We\nare excited to launch our new **Shorts Series Discussion Panels** \, providing\na space for powerful storytelling followed by community conversation.\nWhen & Where\n  * **Time:** 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM weekly\n  * **Location:** The JCC of Greater Ann Arbor\n  * **Format:** Screenings followed by moderated panels and light snacks.\nExpert Panels\nEach week features guest experts\, including local professors\, rabbis\,\ndirectors\, artists\, and filmmakers\, offering unique insights into Jewish\nhistory and identity.\nTickets & Sponsorship\n  * **General Admission:** $15 per session at check-in\, or $72 for the series online in advance.\n  * **Sponsorship:** All films in this series are **included** with Festival Sponsorship.\n  * **To Support:** To become a sponsor\, please reach out to **Marci Sturman** or visit the **JCC Front Desk**.\nThe Shorts Series Lineup\n  * **Oscar Nominees Night:** Featuring 2026 Academy Award® nominees **_Butcher’s Stain_** and **_Children No More_** \, plus two bonus shorts: **_Frequency_** and **_Last Respects_**.\n  * **_Windows on Rue de St. Dominique_** : An artistic exploration featuring filmmaker **Simcha Shtull** (sister of our own **Dina Shtull**)\, alongside **Professor Karla Goldman** and local artist and community favorite **Ron Sussman**.\n  * **Food & Family:** A double feature of **_Babka_** and **_Double Happiness_**. Includes a recipe share and food competition! **_Please bring your favorite Babka or Jewish recipes and your best Babka for our Bubbe’s Best Babka competition!_**\n  * **_That’s How You Make a Torah_** : A deep dive into sacred craft with the film’s cinematographer and local Rabbinical leadership.\n  * **History & Heroism:** A poignant screening of **_Wallenberg_**  and **_Ice Cream Man_**  with a discussion led by an expert panel.\n  * **_The Niggun_** : An exploration of Yiddish culture\, music\, and spirituality with **Rabbi Chazan Pescador** and **Professor Julian Levinson**. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15756
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-film-festival-shorts-series-film-the-niggun-discussion-w-rabbi-chazan-pescador-prof-julian-levinson/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Active Aging,Adults,Advocacy,After October 7,Aging,Antisemitism,Arts & Culture,Bible,College Students,Disability & Inclusion,Environment and Sustainability,Food,Grandparents,Health & Wellness,Hebrew and Yiddish,History,Holocaust,Interfaith,Israel,Israel in Crisis,Jewish Learning,Leadership,LGBTQI,Mental Health,Music,Older Adults,Parenting,Parents,Politics & Current Affairs,Pride,Science & Technology,Social Justice,Spirituality,Travel Experiences,Women
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