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Liz Spikol
“Three Identical Strangers” tells how three boys were unwilling particpants in a bizarre experiment. (Photo courtesy of the production company)
July 26, 2018, 7:16 pm
Debunked Jewish experiment gets renewed focus
A new documentary chronicles the lives of three triplets intentionally separated at birth and then placed in Jewish families with different living conditions and parenting styles.
By Liz Spikol
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell is seen at a doctor’s appointment in a screenshot from a video he made for Penn Medicine, where he is receiving treatment. The video is titled “Governor Ed Rendell: Living With Parkinson’s Disease.” (Screenshot provided)
July 12, 2018, 3:11 pm
Former Pennsylvania governor announces Parkinson’s diagnosis
Ed Rendell, diagnosed three years ago, said treatment can help. To further progress, one foundation is collecting "markers" of disease progression, and is asking Jews to help.
By Liz Spikol
February 23, 2017, 3:19 pm
Exhaustive new volume chronicles Chabad Rebbe’s ‘Early Years’
By Liz Spikol
December 15, 2016, 5:08 pm
Lit gloss: Shiny new books that make great gifts for Chanukah
By Liz Spikol
December 15, 2016, 5:02 pm
Five great buys for the Jewish music lover in your life
By Liz Spikol
Rabbi Mendel Alperowitz addresses attendees of the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries last week. Photo by Eliyahu Parypa/Chabad.org 
November 30, 2016, 8:50 pm
Chabad-Lubavitch makes it 50 with South Dakota
By Liz Spikol
Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to sign the bill. Photo via Flickr by governortomwolf
November 3, 2016, 1:25 pm
Anti-BDS legislation passes Pennsylvania Senate and House
By Liz Spikol
The Vermont-based Crispe family gathers on the day of daughter Ayden’s bat mitzvah. Photos by Heidi Bagley
October 19, 2016, 3:40 pm
In the land of Ben & Jerry: Finding Vermont’s Jewish life
By Liz Spikol
The Vermont-based Crispe family gathers on the day of daughter Ayden’s bat mitzvah. Photos by Heidi Bagley
October 19, 2016, 3:40 pm
Spiritual home
By Liz Spikol
Journalist Peter Beinart, left, speaks alongside pollster Jim Gerstein at a J Street session in Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention. Photo by Ron Kampeas
August 3, 2016, 8:12 pm
JStreet met by supporters and protest at the DNC
By Liz Spikol
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