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Numbers and Hope
Numbers bear weight. In Palestine and Israel, the digits “48” hold war-streaked windows to the lives permanently devastated by their wake. “67” casts a shadow on land stolen and treaties broken, a human story that lives and grieves on nearly every continent. In Jordan, the desert sun beats history to a pulp – occupations and…
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Filling in The Blanks of Our Ancestors
A few months ago, my family gathered in my Uncle Marc’s living room, excitedly anticipating the birth of my cousin’s twins. She was due to give birth in a few weeks, and we spoke of the usual pregnancy obstacles and asked what the baby’s names would be. “Henry and Hazel,” she replied proudly. There is…