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Leah Magid
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Dec 10, 2001
Judah Maccabee and Osama Bin Laden
The difference between the army that fought for their religious freedom and an army that fights to eradicate those who believe differently.
Nov 21, 2001
To Sing or Not to Sing - That is the Question
A second-grader is faced with the decision of singing songs not of her faith in a school program.
Nov 20, 2001
Choices for School Holiday Pageants bring a mother to her wits' end.
Oct 30, 2001
Now that "the Holidays" are over...the "Other Holidays"
The always difficult task of addressing public school classes about "winter holidays" takes on a whole new aspect during this time of National Crisis.
Aug 12, 2001
Who We Are - Why It's called Remote Judaism
Introduction to Remote Judaism - the why, the who and the what
Aug 5, 2001
Discover the trials and tribulations of Passover in a small town. Where do we find Matzah? Not after the meal, but in general!
Jul 29, 2001
What issues face a Jewish mother in a mostly non-Jewish community during the holiday season?
Jul 22, 2001
How do small congregations celebrate a life event? B'nai Mitzvot certainly are a different thing when the congregation only has 30 families.
Jul 17, 2001
Explaining "Jewish Things" in our Mostly non-Jewish Community
Jewish homes often have ritual objects which draw strange looks from those who have never seen them. Why do we have them, and what do we tell those who ask?
Apr 3, 2001
Step One - Honey, We're Moving to God's Country
First installment in the story of adapting to Jewish life in a small, remote town.
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