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Santa Claus is Jewish, Too
Christmas | Christian | History | Judaism | Santa Claus

Santa Claus is Jewish, Too

ByMichael Thal December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

I was five years old when I stopped believing in Santa Claus. In our home we celebrated the eight days of Hanukkah in the traditional ways, but of course my brothers and I were well versed in Santa, too. My parents encouraged our belief in this kind, jolly man and as all parents they wanted…

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Why the Jewish People Survive
Judaism | Jewish People

Why the Jewish People Survive

ByMichael Thal September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

The Jewish People have survived for 3,000 years. Why?

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Let’s Be More Like Aaron: A Peacemaker
Uncategorized | History | Judaism | Leadership

Let’s Be More Like Aaron: A Peacemaker

ByMichael Thal August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Learn the difference between a peacemaker and a peacekeeper.

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My Experience with Our Way
American Sign Language | Deaf | Disabilities | Hard-of-hearing | Hearing Loss | Judaism

My Experience with Our Way

ByMichael Thal August 17, 2024August 17, 2024

Our Way offers a network of support services for the Deaf.

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Jews and Valentine’s Day
Christian | History | Jewish Holidays | Judaism

Jews and Valentine’s Day

ByMichael Thal February 8, 2024May 30, 2025

Jews don’t celebrate the lives of Christian saints, so why do many celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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Dr. Martin Luther King: The Jews and Israel
History | Judaism | National Holidays

Dr. Martin Luther King: The Jews and Israel

ByMichael Thal January 15, 2024January 16, 2024

Dr. Martin Luther King was a Zionist who supported the Jews and Israel. Curious about his reaction to the Hamas-Israel War?

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2023: The Meaning of Chanukah 
History | Jewish Holidays | Judaism | Politics

2023: The Meaning of Chanukah 

ByMichael Thal December 11, 2023December 12, 2023

Chanukah provides historical context for Jews on a holiday that celebrates a successful revolt against a cruel enemy.

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The Lip Reader Celebrates its Two-Year Anniversary
Book Reviews | Deaf | Disabilities | Hard-of-hearing | Hearing Loss | Judaism | love story | romance | Women's Fiction

The Lip Reader Celebrates its Two-Year Anniversary

ByMichael Thal November 5, 2023January 16, 2024

The Lip Reader is celebrating its second publication anniversary behind wonderful reviews.

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Marginalization of the Deaf: Audism and Surdophobia
Deaf | Disabilities | Hard-of-hearing | Hearing Loss | Judaism

Marginalization of the Deaf: Audism and Surdophobia

ByMichael Thal July 28, 2023November 5, 2023

The Deaf community has been marginalized too long by Audism and Surdophobia. Understanding these issues yields tolerance.

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Our Responsibility is to Repair the World
Disabilities | Judaism | Kindness | Leadership | volunteer

Our Responsibility is to Repair the World

ByMichael Thal June 28, 2023June 29, 2023

We can repair the world through social action and social justice: Tikkun Olam.

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