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Happy Fourth!

Americans Jews comprise approximately 2% of the total US population. Yet, 37% of American Nobel Prize winners have been Jewish. Clearly America has been good for Jews, and Jews have been good for America. Happy 4th!

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American Jewish History in a Nutshell

Thursday July 3, 2008
I felt surprised and moved when I discovered the similarity between general American Jewish history and my own family tree. Do you see your own story within this larger story, and what feelings does this discovery stir?

Henrietta's Hadassah

Thursday July 3, 2008
My friend Debbie gave me the most wonderful birthday gift! This year, thanks to Debbie, I am a member of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America. While I have heard a lot about the great work Hadassah does via Debbie's updates about her meetings and volunteer activities, it was only after I researched the organization myself that I really developed an appreciation for the organization's tremendous success.

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