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Apr 15, 2024
New iEngage short video series available exclusively on Instagram and Facebook
Apr 15, 2024
Shalom Hartman VP Ronit Heyd on Israel's Kan 11 discussing strength, resilience, and hope following Iran's attack on Israel.
Apr 12, 2024
Senior fellow Michael Avi Helfand explains why this ruling matters.
Apr 12, 2024
Dahlia Lithwick and Masua Sagiv on why we shouldn't see October 7th victim Shani Louk like this.
Apr 11, 2024
Sara Labaton examines Purim and Pesach as case studies for how Jewish values and rituals can serve as guideposts during these challenging times.
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