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Virginia Avniel Spatz

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News, Views, Pews, and Air Waves

Virginia Spatz reported, regularly in some years, less often in others…

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Faith, Interfaith, and Judaism

Jews and Justice DC. Gender, Sexuality, and Faith. Interfaith and Gender. PLUS: A Song Every Day!

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Pandemics and Economics in History: Podcast

Series explored Covid-19 pandemic in wider perspectives

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Rereading Exodus along the Anacostia

Rereading Exodus along the Anacostia and related links

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DC Safety

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Conversations toward Repair

Series explored varieties of violence and forms of peace building

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