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Veterans Day: Honoring those who served and reflecting on our future

November 10, 2015 By Chauncey K. Robinson

There has been a continuing struggle to honor veterans not only on this holiday, but all year round.

For Rosh Hashanah: We resolve to do better in the year 5776

September 14, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

There is much our progressive movement can learn from the Jewish New Year.

Today in history: An occasional poem for the first night of Passover

April 3, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Tonight begins the Jewish festival of Passover, which celebrates the exodus of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt.

The Jewish New Year for trees comes on Feb. 3 this year

January 22, 2015 By CPUSA Religion Commission

Ancient sages of the Jewish religion established a special new year for trees. Yes, trees!

Your mailman delivers Santa magic each Christmas season

December 23, 2014 By John Dick

Overwhelmed this time of year, Santa Claus has delegated the answering of his letters to committees, and your mailman has been certified as the chair of the Royal Oak Elves Committee.