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Winter 2023 - Dreaming of the Cosmos

Issue Highlights:

How Star Trek Made Me a Humanist — Rabbi Jeff Falick describes how and why Star Trek drew him to Humanism.
Sunday School Made Me a Science Fiction Fan — David Hirsch longtime member of Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation in Deerfield, Illinois, and teacher in the school reflects on how Sunday School made him a science fiction fan.
Science Fiction, Humanism and Jews in Space — Enjoy Robert Rubenstein’s description of how the science fiction, humanism, and Jews in space intersect to create a fascinating tale.
Travels Through Time — James Ryan takes us on a journey to discover the Jewish myths found in science fiction.
Also, Community News, The Strugatsky Brothers, Isaac Asimov and Me, and more!

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