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Living a Jewish Life
by Arliene Botnick, March 31, 2026
What defines “living a Jewish life?” There are definitions that tell us, by Halachah, who is a Jew. One born of a Jewish mother is a Jew. One born of…
Read More »Grow Better, Not Bitter
by Ruth Ostrower, March 31, 2026
I was thinking about what to say as we prepare to celebrate Passover while we continue to live and work amidst such troubling times both in the Mideast and here…
Read More »Refilling the Well
by Rabbi Audrey Pollack, March 2, 2026
Dear Solelniks, By now, I hope you are aware that I will be away from Solel for the remaining part of my sabbatical from this March through June. Sabbatical refers…
Read More »Antisemitism Against Jewish Summer Camps
by Arliene Botnick, March 2, 2026
In one of my previous Shammes articles, I lauded Jewish Camps, in particular, our Reform Camp George. It is a safe space, where our Jewish children openly and proudly identify…
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