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Maurice Sendak, an Unlikely Hero

By all accounts, Maurice Sendak was an unlikely hero. While his colleagues in the world of children’s literature were creating Disney princesses, romanticizing gender stereotypes that would perpetuate anti-feminism in mainstream culture for decades to come, Sendak was exploring the darker side of the imagination.

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NFTY-MARite blogs about Invisible Children Campaign

NFTY-MARite blogs about Invisible Children Campaign

Invisible Children, the non-profit organization that aims to educate the world about the longest-running armed conflict in Africa, is back in the news after their powerful new documentary film about Joseph Kony has gone viral. While many people are just learning about this important organization, Invisible Children is no stranger to NFTY

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NFTY-MAR: Erev Shabbat D’var Torah Slam Poem

NFTY-MARites Aaron Kreizman and Allana Geoffrion wrote and performed a unique D’var Torah for NFTY-MAR’s Fall Kallah. Check out their creative slam poetry.

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