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Discover the life and teachings of the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe in “Menachem Mendel Schneerson: Becoming the Messiah” by Ezra Glinter: jewishlives.org/books/rebbe

Discover the life and teachings of the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe in “Menachem Mendel Schneerson: Becoming the Messiah” by Ezra Glinter: jewishlives.org/books/rebbe
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Explore the legacy of Anne Frank's remarkable resilience in “The Many Lives of Anne Frank” by Ruth Franklin: jewishlives.org/books/annefrank

Explore the legacy of Anne Frank's remarkable resilience in “The Many Lives of Anne Frank” by Ruth Franklin: jewishlives.org/books/annefrank
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There is hardly a single discipline of philosophy not impacted by Spinoza's thinking - from metaphysics, to ethics, to epistemology. Discover the philosopher’s remarkable legacy in "Spinoza: Freedom's Messiah" by Ian Buruma: jewishlives.org/books/spinoza

There is hardly a single discipline of philosophy not impacted by Spinoza's thinking - from metaphysics, to ethics, to epistemology. Discover the philosopher’s remarkable legacy in "Spinoza: Freedom's Messiah" by Ian Buruma: jewishlives.org/books/spinoza
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Discover how Elie Wiesel worked to change the world after surviving brutal horrors in “Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence” by Joseph Berger: jewishlives.org/books/wiesel

Discover how Elie Wiesel worked to change the world after surviving brutal horrors in “Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence” by Joseph Berger: jewishlives.org/books/wiesel
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What would the United States Navy look like without one of its most innovative and influential leaders? Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with Jewish Lives: jewishlives.org/books/rickover

What would the United States Navy look like without one of its most innovative and influential leaders? Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with Jewish Lives: jewishlives.org/books/rickover
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What would the United States legal system look like without Justice Brandeis’s unwavering commitment to social justice? Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with Jewish Lives: jewishlives.org/books/louis-d-…

What would the United States legal system look like without Justice Brandeis’s unwavering commitment to social justice? Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with Jewish Lives: jewishlives.org/books/louis-d-…
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NEW! Discover a thought-provoking account of the life and work of Franz Boas and his influential role in shaping modern anthropology. “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha is available now at jewishlives.org/books/franzboas

NEW! Discover a thought-provoking account of the life and work of Franz Boas and his influential role in shaping modern anthropology. “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha is available now at jewishlives.org/books/franzboas
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Boas is widely acknowledged for his pioneering work in cultural anthropology. His studies across societies were aimed at demonstrating that cultures are not shaped by biology. Discover the new biography “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas

Boas is widely acknowledged for his pioneering work in cultural anthropology. His studies across societies were aimed at demonstrating that cultures are not shaped by biology. Discover the new biography “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas
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“Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” traces Boas’s life and intellectual passions from his roots in Germany and his move to the United States in 1884 to his work with First Nations communities. Learn more at jewishlives.org/books/franzboas

“Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” traces Boas’s life and intellectual passions from his roots in Germany and his move to the United States in 1884 to his work with First Nations communities. Learn more at jewishlives.org/books/franzboas
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Drawing from Boas’s rarely read writings, Arikha brings back to life the ideas he developed about the complex interplay of mind and culture, biology and history, language and myth. Learn more in “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas

Drawing from Boas’s rarely read writings, Arikha brings back to life the  ideas he developed about the complex interplay of mind and culture, biology and history, language and myth. Learn more in “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas
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“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” — Elie Wiesel We mourn the loss of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were murdered after attending a Jewish event at a Jewish museum in Washington, DC

“There may be times
when we are powerless
to prevent injustice,
but there must never be a time
when we fail to protest.”

— Elie Wiesel

We mourn the loss of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were murdered after attending a Jewish event at a Jewish museum in Washington, DC
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NEW! Franz Boas was a pioneer in the field of cultural anthropology. Join us with Noga Arikha, author of "Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds," as we explore how urgently relevant his voice has become again today. Listen now: jewishlives.org/podcast

NEW! Franz Boas was a pioneer in the field of cultural anthropology.

Join us with Noga Arikha, author of "Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds," as we explore how urgently relevant his voice has become again today. 

Listen now: jewishlives.org/podcast
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COMING SOON: A thoughtful telling of Philip Roth’s literary life, shorn of sensationalism, by leading historian of Jewish culture Steven J. Zipperstein kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/s…

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Discover a pioneer of the field of cultural anthropology in the new biography “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas

Discover a pioneer of the field of cultural anthropology in the new biography “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas
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Boas was celebrated for the cultural relativism he developed and the arguments he marshaled against racialism. Arikha shows how relevant his voice and legacy have become today. Read her new biography “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds,” available now at jewishlives.org/books/franzboas

Boas was celebrated for the cultural relativism he developed and the arguments he marshaled against racialism. Arikha shows how relevant his voice and legacy have become today.  Read her new biography “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds,” available now at jewishlives.org/books/franzboas
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Explore the birth of American anthropology in “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas

Explore the birth of American anthropology in “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas
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Franz Boas studied physics and geography, both in an attempt to explore the relationship between objective reality and subjective experience. Explore his impact and legacy in the new biography “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas

Franz Boas studied physics and geography, both in an attempt to explore the relationship between objective reality and subjective experience. Explore his impact and legacy in the new biography “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas
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Can scientific research be activism? Learn more about Franz Boas' approach to defending racial equality in “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas

Can scientific research be activism? Learn more about Franz Boas' approach to defending racial equality in “Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds” by Noga Arikha: jewishlives.org/books/franzboas