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A collection of articles from a diverse group of Jewish leaders and thinkers that cover philosophical aspects of Jewish Peoplehood as well as practical implications for Jewish organizations, schools and communities. Over the years, the Papers have covered a large range of topics relating to Jewish Peoplehood.
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Jewish Museums as Catalysts for Community
Ivy Barsky
How do museums, often perceived as places where cultural artifacts and traditions go to die, actually play a crucial role in revitalizing and redefining Jewish identity and history, while also serving as platforms for contemporary social dialogue and community engagement?
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18.12
our responsibility as Jews for Refugees in the 21st Century: the View From a British- Based humanitarian Charity
Rebecca Singer
Does the Jewish history of migration and the work of World Jewish Relief, rooted in Jewish memory and values, guide and inspire the British Jewish community's response to the current refugee crisis, demonstrating a moral imperative to assist refugees regardless of their background?
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19.6
The Curriculum and the Vitrine
Benjamin M. Jacobs and Jenna Weissman
Museums, especially those centered on Jewish heritage and history, navigate the complex balance of serving as educational spaces that foster visitor engagement and critical thinking, while addressing the creative tensions between presenting cultural heritage and historical complexities.
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18.13
From the Editor
Shlomi Ravid
"Peoplehood Papers 19" delves into Jewish responsibility towards refugees in the 21st century, examining this through historical, ethical, and theological perspectives, showcasing global Jewish activism for refugees, and critically assessing Israel's policies and actions towards non-Jewish refugees.
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19.1
german Jews in Response to the Refugee Crisis in germany – notes from a german Rabbi
gesa S. Ederberg
The Jewish community in Berlin, particularly the Oranienburger Strasse Synagogue, actively engages in aiding refugees by forming partnerships with shelters, providing assistance in various forms and cooperation between different religious and cultural groups.
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19.7
how Can We not? Temple Shalom Responds to the Refugee Crisis
Michael L. Feshbach and Karen green
In response to the refugee crisis, Temple Shalom, guided by Jewish values and the moral imperative to welcome strangers, united its community in a powerful effort to support and integrate a Syrian refugee family, transforming strangers into family and exemplifying the spirit of collective action and compassion.
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19.9