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Short Illustrated Stories Written by Beginner Hebrew Students

Dear This Is Not An Ulpan community, This year, three holidays arrive almost together: Passover, Easter, and Eid al-Fitr. Three traditions, three histories - yet all speak the shared language of liberation. Passover tells of escape from slavery. Easter speaks of resurrection after violence and death. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month of endurance and reflection. Each reminds us: oppression is not final, suffering is not the end, and human beings can imagine freedo

This Saturday, after months of suspense, a new front was opened. An unprovoked attack on Iran has dragged us further into the abyss, pulling the United States along with it. Only months ago, victory was declared; today, we are told that war is once again "necessary." No explanation is given, and for many, none is required. There is a painful silence where there should be questions, as a society continues to see itself as the victim even as it cheers for the flames. It is hard