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Time to Relive the Favorites of Summer

Posted on July 6, 2015 by thewordmavens

This article first appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday, July 5. When we were kids, summertime meant: “Go outside and play.” Hopping on our three-speed Schwinn bikes gave us freedom. There was no need for helmets, no stranger danger. … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why Celebrating Both Jewish and Secular New Years is a Win-Win

Posted on September 22, 2014 by thewordmavens

This article first appeared in The Jewish Daily Forward on Sept. 22.  Illustrations by Dani E. Go.  How is the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah, different from that other New Year? Let us count down the ways. 10. Resolutions On secular … Continue reading →

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Passover Here … and There

Posted on March 19, 2013 by thewordmavens

Looking ahead to winter and Hanukkah 2013 made us crazy. That’s because this year, the second night of Hanukkah will fall on Thanksgiving. In the playoff bracket of holidays, this is a tie. We love both of these holidays – … Continue reading →

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