Dear Readers, The recent library board meeting was one for the record books, though not for the right reasons. Employees—and...
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Read MoreMy wife Debbie and I were invited to speak at this year’s gala conference hosted for Chabad women who are...
Read MoreThis week, I am moving two of my children into college. Even writing that sentence feels slightly surreal. One is...
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