Over the rainbow for “Wicked” witch Elphaba
Elphaba would be my Purim costume of choice, my character of choice.
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From boy to man: Jewish lay leader impresses his congregants…
Wherever life leads Asher Tomberg, the members of Congregation Shalom Aleichem, as do his parents, take pride in the man he has become.
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Special Olympics coach: Finding the best in every athlete and having lots of fun.
After twenty-five years of coaching, Larry Shapiro is hanging up his stopwatch at the end of this season.
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Should I stay? Or should I go? A Passover dilemma
If the Exodus happened today, I am not sure if I would ever make it out of Egypt.
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Remembrance and Legacy featured in Heritage!
A Holocaust remembrance book like no other–a definite ‘must read.’
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“A place for remembrance and reflection…”
“This memorial will have statewide impact by helping to educate people about the consequences of prejudice left unchecked and hopefully inspire New Yorkers to stand up against hate in all its forms.” Dan Dembling, President, CDJHM
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“A tiny person with a big heart:” Losing our Bubbe on Thanksgiving
Rose’s tiny stature — she was under five feet and weighed less than one hundred pounds — belied her powerful presence.
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Everywhere a sign….
I am not a fan of the supernatural.But there is one area in which I AM a believer: signs from the other side.
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Climb every mountain as long as you can…Reflections on Rosh Hashanah
As I huffed and puffed up the Shrine Ridge Trail, I never doubted I would finish the climb.
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Shapiro Publishes There Goes My Heart
On September 3, 2016, , I launched my first book, There Goes My Heart. This article was published in the Jewish World News. Ten years later, I am about to publish Book Five: Never Forget: Stories of Jewish Sacrifice, Survival, and Strength. Who ever thought this girl from Keeseville, who wrote her first short story…
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