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How do you counter thousands of years of myths and falsehoods about the Jewish people? Dara Horn just might have the answer.

How do you counter thousands of years of myths and falsehoods about the Jewish people? Dara Horn just might have the answer.
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New Jewish Books to Read in Fall 2026
From a secret family gemstone to Jewish spirituality, and more, new books offer compelling stories of Jewish life, culture and creativity.

From a secret family gemstone to Jewish spirituality, and more, new books offer compelling stories of Jewish life, culture and creativity.
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Jewish Kids’ Books Are Tackling a Tougher World
From antisemitism and bullying to identity and more, a new era of middle grade and young adult books is helping Jewish kids make sense of a complicated world.

From antisemitism and bullying to identity and more, a new era of middle grade and young adult books is helping Jewish kids make sense of
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Israelis Share Their Concerns Ahead of Election Day
Three years after October 7, voters across Israel say they want accountability, stability and a leader who can bring the country together.

Three years after October 7, voters across Israel say they want accountability, stability and a leader who can bring the country together.
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Ask Jewish Lives Lets You Talk to Historical Jewish Figures
Interact with Henrietta Szold, Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Emma Goldman and other notable Jews.

Interact with Henrietta Szold, Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Emma Goldman and other notable Jews.
The Jewish Story Missing From America’s Classrooms
If schools want to combat antisemitism, Dara Horn argues in her new book, students need to learn not only about Jewish persecution but about Jewish civilization, identity and life.

If schools want to combat antisemitism, Dara Horn argues in her new book, students need to learn not only about Jewish persecution but about Jewish
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A New Age of Intentional Jewish Grandparenting
As families spread out and Jewish life changes, a generation of grandparents is going the extra mile to pass down Jewish tradition, identity and belonging.

As families spread out and Jewish life changes, a generation of grandparents is going the extra mile to pass down Jewish tradition, identity and belonging.
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When History Sings in Yiddish
A remarkable archive of Yiddish songs written by Soviet Jews during and after World War II offers a window into a history that still resonates today.

A remarkable archive of Yiddish songs written by Soviet Jews during and after World War II offers a window into a history that still resonates
Hadassah Led the Way on Travel to Pre-State Israel
As tourism to the Holy Land grew in the early 20th century, Hadassah encouraged its members to see Palestine for themselves, turning travel into a vehicle for deepening Jewish connection.

As tourism to the Holy Land grew in the early 20th century, Hadassah encouraged its members to see Palestine for themselves, turning travel into a
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Experience the magazine beyond its print edition with new audio offerings.

Crossword Puzzle

They Didn’t Rest on Their Laurels

by Jonathan Schmalzbach

This puzzle honors women at the top of their fields—from science to economics to literature.

Books

A Jewish Showbiz Empire in Ireland

by Wendy Elliman

The father and son who helped shape Ireland’s cultural life.

Being Jewish
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Remembering Writer Rochelle Furstenberg

by Alan M. Tigay

The American-born Israeli journalist had an eye for small details that helped illuminate larger stories about Israeli life.

Books

Shabbat Bookshelf: Books for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month

by Courtney Shapiro

Explore recent and classic reads that bring the rich stories of Jewish life in Latin America to the page.

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Quality Over Quantity

by Carol Ann Schwartz

One positive occurrence in a world that seems full of enemies and critics is the emergence of new allies, including Muslim and multifaith friends.

Books

Simon Sebag Montefiore on the Modern Middle East

by Uriel Heilman

In his new book, ‘The Cauldron,’ the popular British historian clarifies the ‘increasingly befuddled, blurred and distorted’ history of the Middle East.