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Feb 29, 2016, 8:08 PM
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Giving the Gift of Life
He signed up for the bone marrow registry -- and then he got a call and learned he was a match
Jan 25, 2016, 5:51 PM
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The Modern Relevance of Tu B’Shvat
As I looked out the window this morning at a stark, cold day defined by wintery rains and snow in some parts of the country, it might take some reminding that in fact it is Tu-B’shvat. Despite finding itself smack in...
Jul 29, 2015, 6:15 PM
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The Financial Freedom To Mourn
Earlier this month, the Knesset introduced a bill that didn’t cause major waves from a legislative or even media standpoint but in fact deserves serious attention for highlighting the inextricable bond between our Israeli democracy and our Jewish tradition. The...
May 29, 2015, 11:15 AM
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Ensuring A New Direction for Israel’s Chief Rabbinate
Earlier this week, a story broke which sent shockwaves through the media and among many in the Israeli religious Zionist establishment. Yet, for those of us who have observed the growing extremism within the Israeli Chief Rabbinate for some time,...
May 22, 2015, 11:35 AM
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Shavuot, the holiday for all
Criticism alleging exclusionary practices by Tzohar Rabbis is undeserved -- they respect and embrace all Jews
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Yakov Gaon serves as the Executive Vice President of Tzohar responsible for the development and foreign affairs for the organization. He previously served as a hi-tech executive. He lives in Shaalavim with his wife and children.
