Portrait of an 18th-century It girl
Joshua Reynolds’ beloved painting contains the hidden story of my socialite ancestor, whose life spanned England, France and America.
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The music of resistance
When my Polish great-grandfather was arrested for defying the Nazis and sent to Auschwitz, he took two things with him:…
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The special needs trap
What one parent’s experience reveals about a system on the brink of collapse.
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Burying the lost children of Gaza
We survivors of this war are searching for our broken families. But, even so, we must count ourselves as victors.
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The privilege of journeying home
Not everyone has a family to return to at Christmas. Those of us who do shouldn’t take it for granted.
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When Christmas and Chanukah collide
A blue bauble with a sparkling menorah marks the first time we attempted to blend the festivals.
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Is that me on the See it. Say it. Sorted poster?
Everyone thinks the man in the image is me, even my own mother. So I decided to investigate
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Into the dark wood
My father died long ago. I now understand that he was part of the lost world of the stoical conservative…
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