Penny Nance and Yael Eckstein

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  Jan 22, 2023

  Will the HHS provide abortion alternative resource?

  We must make it easier and economically feasible for Americans to adopt, to foster, and take care of the little ones born in this new post-Roe world.

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  Dec 25, 2022

  Ukraine people — do they know it’s Christmas?

  The war raging in Ukraine doesn’t take a break for celebrations of Hanukkah and Christmas. Many Ukrainians are living in dire conditions, including no power, no clean water, no roof over their heads, and with food sources running out. Most are focused on survival, not celebration.

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  May 8, 2022

  Remember the mothers fleeing a war zone this Mother's Day

  Let’s celebrate the heroism of mothers this Sunday, particularly the ones trying to get their family out of a war zone. Thank God he made mothers, who are some of the strongest human beings on earth.

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  May 5, 2022

  The war in Ukraine reminds us that the founding of Israel was essential

  Israel’s independence is a miracle that’s blessing Jews fleeing Ukraine at this very moment. I’m confident it will continue to be a blessing for people around the world for generations to come.

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  Apr 15, 2022

  Flying the flag of our faith

  All U.S. presidents, from George Washington to Joe Biden, have acknowledged America’s faith and our many blessings from God. The country’s founding documents and laws are based on moral principles that come from the Bible.

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  Apr 14, 2022

  This Passover, remember the Jewish communities with little to celebrate

  As the season of Passover approaches, a time similar to the very first Passover is taking place in Ukraine. Tens of thousands of Jews, including some Holocaust survivors, are fleeing oppression and praying for God’s miraculous deliverance.

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  Mar 16, 2022

  Jewish holiday of Purim and the war in Ukraine reminds us of our need for modern-day Esthers

  In our world most people look out first for their own interests. Self-preservation is deeply ingrained in our human psyche. At times this is beneficial as it helps us avoid danger, but it too can tempt us to survive at the expense of others.

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  Feb 19, 2022

  As a Jew, this is why I celebrate Black History Month

  When the world largely ignores the suffering of those in distress, we must pay attention, step up and take action to alleviate that suffering in whatever way we can.

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  Feb 18, 2022

  Women should be appalled China is holding the Olympic torch

  But control over women has been the most repressive. The hereditary culture of ancient China long relied on women to bear descendants with a traditional preference for having sons.

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  Dec 23, 2021

  Don’t skip this important part of our holiday traditions

  This is a season when a spirit of generosity ignites us and highlights the best of humanity. For those of us in the Jewish community, we have celebrated Hanukkah, lighting the Menorah and giving gifts. Now, my Christian friends are celebrating Christmas by lighting trees and giving gifts of their own.