Nancy Ellen Dowling of Chadds Ford

Nancy Ellen Dowling (Lynch), 74, of Chadds Ford, died Thursday, Nov. 9. Nancy leaves her beloved husband Jerry, daughter Kathy, son-in-law Ralph and grandchildren John and Colleen with many treasured memories of her smile, sparkling blue eyes and contagious laughter. She was known for her extraordinary sense of humor, playfulness, zest for life and quick wit, as well as for her poetry, artwork and amazing…

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Rabbinic Reflections: The importance of learning

It seemed normal until it was remarkable. I knew Jews in the South often went to Episcopal private schools, much the way Jews attend Friends schools in this area. I knew because I was one of them, a proud graduate of St. John’s School. I was just another example of some narrative connection between Jews and education. Five years ago, though, my story was no…

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