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Race: The Beginning of an Etymological Inquiry

How did this word evolve to carry the weight of a social construct used to structure society and justify discrimination?

Alte/Getting Old Together #6 Race 2020
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Muriel's Gift

The American poet , novelist and biographer Muriel Rukeyser, wrote five poems on Jewish themes, of which “To Be a Jew in the Twentieth Century,” is the most celebrated. This article provides insights into all of the poems within the context of her work, influences and her unconventional life.

Jewish Currents Summer 2015
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My Grandfather's Lover

"My Grandfather's Lover" is a masterful work of memoir that explores the vast difference between official records and lived, personal history. Its power lies in its patient and poignant unraveling of a family secret.

For Father’s Day June 17, 2011 in Jewish Currents
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You Were Born to Conduct

In her delightful personal essay, "You were born to conduct!", author Helen Engelhardt recounts the story of impulsively bidding on—and winning—the chance to conduct a symphony orchestra at the age of seventy-eight. Despite being a lifelong amateur musician, she embraces the challenge with gusto.

Alte Guest Column October 27, 2022
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Some Thoughts About the Future

Beware grand ideological visions of tomorrow; they usually require us to sacrifice our selves for a future that never arrives instead of actually living our lives, moment to moment.

Alte #9 2021
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