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My Cancer Diagnosis Led Me To Rabbinical School

Last Rosh Hashanah looked nothing like Rosh Hashanah usually does for my family. Normally, there is the familiar rhythm of the holiday: going to synagogue, hearing the shofar, eating apples dipped in honey and sitting around the table eating challah, matzah ball soup, brisket and dessert.

My Cancer Diagnosis Led Me To Rabbinical School

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Last Rosh Hashanah looked nothing like Rosh Hashanah usually does for my family.

Normally, there is the familiar rhythm of the holiday: going to synagogue, hearing the shofar, eating apples dipped in honey and sitting around the table eating challah, matzah ball soup, brisket and dessert.

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Last Rosh Hashanah looked nothing like Rosh Hashanah usually does for my family. Normally, there is the familiar rhythm of the holiday: going to synagogue, hearing the shofar, eating apples dipped in honey and sitting around the table eating challah, matzah ball soup, brisket and dessert. I have always loved that Rosh Hashanah gives us […]

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