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Leading Jewish educator assumes role at critical time for Jewish education

Rabbi Michael S. Berger, Ph.D., a long-time member of Emory University’s Department of Religion with decades of experience in Jewish K12 education, will take the helm as Dean of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration in October. He succeeds Dr. Rona Novick, who is retiring after many years of transformative leadership.

(September 17, 2024 / JNS) More than 2,700 Hezbollah terrorists were wounded and at least nine were killed across Lebanon on Tuesday when their communication devices exploded, Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad confirmed.

(Courtesy of Amudim) Standing at the precipice of despair, your world crumbles beneath your feet. The whispers of darkness grow louder, drowning out any flicker of hope. This is the reality for countless individuals in our community—people grappling with the suffocating weight of mental health crises, addiction, trauma, and abuse. In these moments of utter darkness, when all seems lost, there’s one beacon that refuses to let the light go out: Amudim.

What has America come to when the outcome of a presidential election depends on the endorsement of Taylor Swift? What does liking her music have to do with trusting her opinion  on political issues? And what is the reason Taylor gave for her support of Kamala Harris? Taylor likes candidate Walsh’s position on allowing transgender operations and allowing children, who can’t choose which toy they prefer, to decide their gender. Sadly, for Gen Z, this is enough reason to follow her lead. It feels like the inmates are running the asylum.

Recap: Aida’s mother is experiencing pain that is worrisome. Her father left for his trip. Rabbi H got a shipment of siddurim and T’hilim books from Canada that he distributes to people in the Syrian Jewish community.