Simchat Torah, held this year on Oct. 7-8, celebrates the completion of the study of the book of Torah and features singing and dancing. Celebrations like these serve as a healthy response to rising antisemitism, according to Rabbi Levi Slonim…
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How do we change the anti-Asian narrative surrounding COVID-19?
Eight weeks into the quarantine due to COVID-19, many Americans are exhausted, confused, and fearful. Unfortunately, in some parts of the country that fear has fueled racism and xenophobia based on the origins of this particular pandemic. Arshad Ali, Ph.D.…