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MAZON Board and Staff mourn the loss of Rabbi Jack Stern
Apr 18th 2011
It is with profound sadness that I share with you the death of our beloved MAZON board member, Rabbi Jack Stern (z"l). ... continue reading »
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Pressing Forward For Change
Sep 17th 2010
Tonight at sundown marks the start of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Known in English as the Day of Atonement, the holiday ushers in a period of serious self-reflection for millions of Jews across the United States and around the globe. For approximately 24 hours, we leave aside joy and contemplate ... continue reading »
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All Vows
Sep 9th 2010
Even as I contemplate the seriousness of Yom Kippur each year, I am always struck by its incredible beauty. For me, the Kol Nidre service, with its powerful repetition and haunting melodies, is both a spiritual awakening and an opportunity to enjoy the richness of our millennia-old liturgical tradition. There’s no question that Kol Nidre ... continue reading »
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A Message from MAZON’s Chair
Apr 30th 2010
April 30, 2010 Dear Friend of MAZON: I just returned from MAZON’s board of directors meeting in Dallas, Texas and am pleased to bring you up to date on MAZON’s extraordinary achievements over the past year, and exciting plans for the near future. Despite an unstable economy, MAZON has been blessed with generous donors who ... continue reading »
