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Meryl Ain

Meryl Ain

Meryl Ain, Ed.D.,is a writer, author, podcaster and career educator. Her latest book is Remember to Eat and Other Stories (2026). She is the founder of the Facebook group “Jews Love to Read,” with almost 6,000 members.

I remind myself that Jews have always faced discrimination and that Chanukah is the ultimate holiday of standing up for ourselves.
It is especially poignant this year because of the international community’s lack of empathy and sympathy for Jewish suffering.
On Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate the efforts of moms to foster Jewish pride in their children.
I am eternally grateful to the Jews who provided me with comfort and nurturing while my husband underwent his transplant.