Congratulations Rachel

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Our friend Rachel of Velveteen Rabbi fame has made it on to Time Magazine’s blog index. Mazel tov and mubarak.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Rachel has been a wonderful friend to us virtually and in the real world. She deserves this recognition not only for her insightful output, but also as a great person.
Go vote for her in a good way. And if you read us, but you don’t read Rachel, you should start now.

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3 thoughts on “Congratulations Rachel”

  2. Ah, thanks for letting us know, brother 🙂 I have always liked her spiritual and well-written blog 🙂
    Ya Haqq!

  3. Ah, thanks for letting us know, brother 🙂 I have always liked her spiritual and well-written blog 🙂
    Ya Haqq!

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