Heroes Council

Melissa Moulketis, 7th grade teacher at Cloonan Middle School in Stamford, Conn., facilitates debate during AVID class on Thursday March 4, 2010. The students sat on either the pro, con or undecided section of the room depending on their opinion of which required more courage a physical or emotional act of bravery.

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Two central Wisconsin residents are among this years American Red Cross Real Heroes Award recipients, thanks to their quick action during emergency situations.

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Audio: Who are YOUR Jewish Heroes? What makes a Hero or Heroine? In the Talmud’s Pirkei Avot, (Ethics of the Fathers) 4:1 is written: “Who is a Hero? He who controls his Passion”. But what if someone’s Passion drives him or her to be brave? Are only Soldiers and Warriors real Heroes?

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