By Naomi Zeveloff
SCHOOL SOLUTIONS: Affordability is a major problem for Jewish day schools. The Hyman Brand school in Overland Park, Kan., took a radical step: It slashed tuition in half.
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Staffers discuss little Ayelet Galena’s tragic struggle, why Jews may be moving toward the Republican Party, and Benjamin Netanyahu’s win in Israeli primary elections.
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Staffers discuss Egypt’s powerful Muslim Brotherhood. Plus, Newt Gingrich’s prospects in the GOP primary and why he keeps talking about a guy named Saul Alinsky.
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By Eva Fogelman
Agnieszka Holland’s Oscar-nominated film depicts the true story of a Polish sewer worker who helps Jews escape the Holocaust. He does it for money, not honor.
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Steve Greenberg, an Orthodox rabbi, discusses his decision to hold a commitment ceremony for two men. Staffers also discuss Iran and the exclusion of women.
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Forward editor Jane Eisner discusses her interview with Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad and staffers talk about how Jewish college presidents are handling the Israel debate.
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Forward staffers square off on Natalie Portman, look at what’s ahead in the Republican presidential race and consider the case of a supposed savior of Jews during the Holocaust.
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By Liana Finck
The explosive popularity of the Forverts’ Yiddish advice column paved the way to an entire industry. It seems obvious now, but asking a newspaper for advice was a revolutionary idea.
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This week, staffers discuss the backlash against Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, clashes in Israel over gender segregation and our list of 2011’s top stories.
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By Molly Yeh
Molly Yeh shares her family’s recipe for Chinese soup dumplings, which are a great way to avoid take-out, but still enjoy Chinese food on Christmas.
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