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Local Teen Elected BBYO International Teen President

Adi Shankman, a senior at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda and the newly elected international teen president of the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization,...

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Opinion: The Houthi Dilemma: Between Loyalty and Ambition

By Habtom Ghebrezghiabher Many wonder why the Houthis have largely held back from striking Israel, despite the escalating confrontation with Iran. Two factors help explain this...

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Fairfax’s Erin Dreyfuss Boosts Enrollment at Jewish Day Schools

Erin Dreyfuss is a true Jewish professional, with past roles at a local synagogue, Jewish community centers, a Jewish nonprofit and a Jewish day...

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Elevating Your Holiday Meals: A Simple Guide to Passover Wine Pairings

Jules Polonetsky As Passover approaches, it is time to think about your wine selections. My focus has often been on the seder, prioritizing easy drinking,...

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At This Jerusalem Museum, Everyday Objects Tell the Story of the Holocaust in a...

By Larry Luxner JERUSALEM — A guitar played by Jewish teenager Nina Simon of Skopje, Yugoslavia. A shortwave radio that once belonged to Raphael Ahav of...

A New Chapter of Service: Lee H. Cohen Joins Northern Virginia Jewish Funerals

Northern Virginia Jewish Funerals continues to expand its presence in the community with the addition of Lee Cohen as Community Liaison, bringing with him...

Amid Critical Doctor Shortage, Israel Launches International Program to Bring 2,000 Physicians by 2029

By Larry Luxner TEL AVIV — Dr. Olivia Keller-Baruch had long dreamed of working as a doctor in Israel. Originally from Montreal, she knew making the move...

These Jewish Day Schools Embracing AI are Reimagining Education for the High-Tech Era

By Peter Ephross In one classroom, students create a podcast featuring an “interview” with the prophet Elijah. In another, instructors teach Jewish prayers using AI-created songs...