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Former Bais Abraham rabbi, Nishmah leader adjust to challenges, opportunities at D C synagogue

(JTA) — This year we celebrated Passover early, on a Sunday a few days before St. Patrick’s Day. My adult children will disperse before the official holiday, but with the darkest days of the pandemic behind us, we have much to celebrate.

Israeli flags will be waving for NBA rookie Deni Avdija

The Washington Wizards are scheduled to begin their NBA season Dec. 23. The season opener is always an exciting time for fans, but this year an entire country is likely to be cheering for the Wizards. On Nov. 18, Maccabi Tel Aviv star Deni Avdija was drafted by the Wizards with the ninth pick. A pick that high in the draft holds a lot of value, but Avdija was still seen as a steal. “We were surprised to get him with the ninth overall pick because he was expected to go higher, according to many sources,” said Dave Johnson, the longtime radio voice of the Wizards. “I did not expect him to be available at our pick, and he’s considered by many draft experts to be one of the best steals of the draft.” 

Newsmakers: December 2020

1 of 19 Marvin W. Berkowitz of UMSL presented Epstein Hebrew Academy Academic Principal Itta Boyko and Judaic studies curriculum coordinator Shiffy Landa certificates marking the completion of the first year of the Character Education for Emerging Leaders program. Photo: August Jennewein

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