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The Life and Legacy of Dr Edith Eger z”l
Before the dark clouds of war appeared on the horizon, Edith was a talented ballet dancer and gymnast. She hoped to compete in the Olympics one day; however, her dreams were cut short with the Nazis’ rise to power when she was only 16 years old. On her first night in the camps, Mengele ordered…
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Writing as an Act of Creation
Creation rarely begins with complete clarity…
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On the Discouragement of Women Wearing Tefillin
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