Category: WORLDISSUE
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Jennifer Wexton’s Struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Sheds Light on Rare Disease
Representative Jennifer Wexton, Democrat of Virginia, announced on Monday that she would not seek re-election next year after receiving a diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder. Ms. Wexton, 55, who represents a competitive district in the Virginia suburbs west of Washington, D.C., revealed in a statement that she has progressive supranuclear palsy, which she…
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Yom Kippur Break-Fast: Delight in Bagels to End the Holy Fast!
After the fast ends at sundown on Yom Kippur in many households, the meal of choice comes from the appetizing counter, with smoked fish, cream cheese and bagels. This year those bagels might be homemade if you participate in a class given by the bagel experts Reva Castillenti and Sam Silverman on Saturday at…
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What to Know About Yom Kippur, the Jewish Holy Holiday, on Sunday, September 24, 2023
Now that Rosh Hashanah has passed, the next Jewish holy holiday is Yom Kippur. Here’s a glance at all things related to the holiday: What is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, marks the end of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance (teshuvah) that…
