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CBB Voices Blog is a space for community members to share perspectives and questions connecting Judaism and modern living.

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Please email megan@cbbsb.org to submit original reflections of approximately 400 words. Thank you for being part of the conversation.

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The ideas expressed by our authors are their own, and not necessarily those espoused by the synagogue. In the spirit of our Jewish tradition of constructive disagreement, “argument for the sake of Heaven,” we welcome you to contribute your own reflections in response to anything you read here (especially if you disagree!). Please contact megan@cbbsb.org with questions or for more detailed submission guidelines. We look forward to hearing from you.

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