Cover art by Shterna Goldbloom; https://www.shternagoldbloom.com Author/contributor bio: “Zisl” is the nom-de-plume of a writer, educator and organizer living in a major American city.
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Abby McCartney is a policy advisor and strategist focusing on education and issues affecting children and families. She is a lay leader at Kol Tzedek
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