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Ethan, whose Bar Mitzvah was supposed to be in December 2020, devoted his entire B’nai Mitzvah project to raising money and amplifying awareness for the non-profit organization. In eight months, he raised over $5,000 for PATH, money that became essential for helping people on the street when the pandemic hit. Torres, along with PATH, provides […]
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‘Hidden Jew’ Robert Powell celebrates his bar mitzvah at age 65
March 19th, 2021 
Awake Goy At 65 years old, Robert Powell celebrated his bar mitzvah at a Chabad in Wisconsin. After his mother escaped the Holocaust, she decided to hide her Jewish heritage from her children entirely. Only recently did Powell discover his true roots. He explained what the momentous occasion meant for him: “For me, I carry my life […]
Jewish Identity, One Mitzvah at a Time
December 16th, 2020 Awake Goy We spend a lot of time in the Jewish world worrying about the survival of “Jewish identity.” For a tradition that has lasted thousands of years, it’s hard to think of anything more important. The problem is that identity is an intimidating idea. It’s also nebulous. Lots of people today have more than one identity. […]
Egypt’s destruction of Gaza tunnels leading to economic and environmental disaster
November 10th, 2015 Awake Goy Egypt maintains tight border restrictions which hampers the stream of goods that should come in to meet the needs for Gaza’s population. In response, Gazans tried to extricate themselves from these deteriorating economic conditions by digging the tunnels which came to be known as the “sole remaining life artery” to reconnect the Gaza Strip with the world. […]
