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Melissa Julia

Melissa Julia (she/her) is a sustainable farmer who writes about food, farming and sustainability. She lives in the mountains of North Alabama where she enjoys wandering the woods with her dogs, foraging for food, tinkering and crafting.

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The Weight of Being Someone’s First Jew

By Melissa Julia
August 22, 2024

A Humble Request for the New Year:You can help keep Hey Alma's radically inclusive Jewish community free and open to all. Your gift means someone, somewhere, feels a little less alone this holiday season.

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