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A Family Guide to the Jewish High Holidays
The High Holiday season is one of the richest stretches of the Jewish calendar — a month-long journey from the reflection of Rosh Hashanah to the joy of Simchat Torah. For families with young kids, it can also feel like a lot: new foods, longer synagogue services,...
I Came for Zumba and Found So Much More!
By Anne Middleton, The Ora Athletic Club member When I first joined The Ora Athletic Club, I was just following my favorite Zumba instructor and a group of friends. I knew I would enjoy the dancing, the music, and the chance to spend time with people I already...
From Washington’s Staff to Civil Rights Champion: The Incredible Story of Benjamin Nones
July 4, 2026 marked the United States of America’s Semiquincentennial—250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Arnold Kaplan, who started the Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica with his late wife Deanne, will share with us stories and items...
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