For professor and writer Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, reclaiming German citizenship almost 90 years after her grandfather fled Munich has helped her come to terms with her family’s past.
- Being JewishI Forgive a Country
For professor and writer Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, reclaiming German citizenship almost 90 years after her grandfather fled Munich has helped her come to terms with her
Being JewishThe Last Generation of Holocaust SurvivorsFive women who survived the Shoah as children share their harrowing stories, their resilience and their fear that ‘history is repeating itself.’
Five women who survived the Shoah as children share their harrowing stories, their resilience and their fear that ‘history is repeating itself.’
Books‘On Being Jewish Now’ at Full Volume‘I am a Jewish author who refuses to remain silent. ‘Loud and proud’ is the new ‘Never again.’
‘I am a Jewish author who refuses to remain silent. ‘Loud and proud’ is the new ‘Never again.’
Being JewishRamping up—and Rethinking— Israel EducationJewish day schools in the United States tackle the impact of October 7 in the classroom.
Jewish day schools in the United States tackle the impact of October 7 in the classroom.
Being Jewish‘Let There Be Light’ Feels More Urgent Than Ever‘I can’t think of a declaration more intrepid or poignant for the first painful anniversary of October 7,’ writes Abigail Pogrebin.
‘I can’t think of a declaration more intrepid or poignant for the first painful anniversary of October 7,’ writes Abigail Pogrebin.
Being JewishTime for a Reassessment Among Jewish Americans“If antisemitism is a fact, then what can we do about it?,” Rabbi Diana Fresko writes. “Historically, there are three options: Stay and fight, leave and rebuild, or do nothing.”
“If antisemitism is a fact, then what can we do about it?,” Rabbi Diana Fresko writes. “Historically, there are three options: Stay and fight, leave
Being JewishIsrael’s Other Secret WeaponIsrael’s secret weapon, Golda Meir once said, is that “we have no place else to go.” But there’s another tool in our arsenal: community.
Israel’s secret weapon, Golda Meir once said, is that “we have no place else to go.” But there’s another tool in our arsenal: community.
The Timeless Lessons of Tu B’ShevatBy accepting differences in produce, we accept differences among ourselves, too.Grandchildren ‘3Gs’ Preserve Family Holocaust StoriesLiving Links trains third-generation survivors to honor their ancestors' history, counter antisemitism and safeguard Holocaust history through storytelling.DNA Testing Adds Branches to Holocaust Survivors’ Family Treesby Avi DresnerThanks to the Holocaust Reunion Project, long-lost relatives can be reunited or meet for the first time.I Forgive a CountryRestoring German citizenship, I believe, offers Holocaust survivors and their descendants an opportunity to try to recover from past trauma and encourage spiritual growth.The Last Generation of Holocaust SurvivorsFive women who survived the Shoah as children share their harrowing stories and fears that 'history is repeating itself.'Announcing Hadassah Magazine’s 2024 Teen Essay ContestThis year's prompt asks: How has your experience since October 7th changed the way you think about and express your Jewish identity?The Dangers of Political Polarization for American JewsWhen we're bitterly divided among ourselves, we lose power as a people. Hanukkah reminds us to remain vigilant in our awareness of Jewish vulnerability.Jewish Day School Enrollment Surge Tied to the Warby Sue Fishkoffby Sue FishkoffMore than a third of day schools in North America saw increased inquiries from parents at some point after October 7.Footer Menu Column 2
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