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THIS WEEK'S EDITION: July 5, 2019 July 4 is over but the holiday weekend continues, so enjoy this collection of stories about patriotism and Jewish life in America. Read all about a juicy turn-of-the-century scandal, and what it reveals about being a Jewish immigrant back then. Even before that, the Hebrew Bible was a central text in Christian America. What should we think about the fact that no less a Founding Father than Benjamin Franklin wanted to include Moses in the seal of the United States? A new book helps us consider these questions. Writer Howard Lovy shares his uniquely American-Jewish experience in an essay about the day his school in Georgia was desegregated, when he and his brothers — the only Jewish students —were also the only white students who came to school. Hannah Goldberg, a chef trained at the Cordon Bleu, is channeling her ancestors’ immigrant experience into the creation of a “refugee-powered” catering and events company. It connects new American and New Yorkers at diners that showcase food from Syria, Afghanistan, Iran or Iraq. Hmmm … doing good by eating well. Sounds delicious. And just to spice it up a bit, come with us to Greece, the cradle of democracy, which has for the first time elected a Jew to public office. And now, if you want to get into that spirit, click here for your moment of Shabbat Zen and find 18 inspiring tracks from the immensely talented cantors who have contributed to the Forward's "Soundtrack of our Spirit" collection. Warmly, Helen Chernikoff Senior News Editor @thesimplechild
