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  • The Mothers Circle in Portland, OR: The Portland Federation provides an update on Mothers Circle in its progress report for a Community Impact Grant.
  • The Mothers Circle in Paramus, NJ: This article in the Paramus Patch announces the beginning of a new Mothers Circle Mini Course!
  • The Mothers Circle in Foster City, CA: This article in San Jose Mercury News mentions Rabbi Lavey Darby and his work with The Mothers Circle in the broader context of the December holiday season.

  • Toronto, ON: The Candadian Jewish News features an article on the Beth Tzedec Mothers Circle and the move in the Canadian Conservative Jewish Community towards embracing and educating interfaith families.


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