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‘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.’
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Ramping up—and Rethinking— Israel Education
Jewish 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.
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Announcing Hadassah Magazine’s 2024 Teen Essay Contest
This year’s prompt asks: How has your experience since October 7th changed the way you think about and express your Jewish identity?

This year’s prompt asks: How has your experience since October 7th changed the way you think about and express your Jewish identity?
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‘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.
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Time 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
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Israel’s Other Secret Weapon
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.

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.
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Jewish Girls Make the Grade
Girls are reaching new levels of academic success, in the process surpassing boys in earning undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Girls are reaching new levels of academic success, in the process surpassing boys in earning undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Jews are not immune to food insecurity. While charities help address the need, they will never be able to feed every hungry person in their community.

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The Power of Purpose: Women Effecting Change

Hadassah welcomes some of the biggest names in America and Israel, women known for making the greatest impact on social justice, women’s health, advocacy and innovation.

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Jewish Woman Gives Birth to a New Book! Mazal Tov!

by Talia Liben Yarmush

This Jewish author wants the world to reconsider what success and achievement looks like, particularly for women.

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When Thanksgiving Spills Into Hanukkah

by Yael Buechler

This year, we encounter a rare phenomenon: Hanukkah begins on the Sunday night after Thanksgiving.

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Teen Essay Contest: How Is Antisemitism Affecting Your Life?

Young Jews are confronted by antisemitism in ways not seen for generations – in school, on social media, in their communities. We want to hear about those experiences.

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Official Rules for the Hadassah Magazine and jGirls Magazine 2021 Teen Essay Contest

Hadassah Magazine and jGirls Magazine are co-sponsoring a teen essay contest to engage and encourage Jewish girls and women to make their voices heard.