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I 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 family’s past.

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
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The Last Generation of Holocaust Survivors
Five 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.’
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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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‘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.

The Only Jew on Faculty

by Malka Simkovich

‘We are so glad that you’re here,’ they say. And now I can finally say, ‘I’m glad to be here, too.’

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Family

The Power and Danger of Secrets

by Sylvia Bodmer True

You are only as sick as your secrets,” I was told during my inpatient stint at McLean psychiatric hospital in Belmont, Mass.

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Holidays

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Holidays

Environmental Justice Through a Jewish Lens

by Madeline Canfield

by Madeline Canfield

Let’s make bold plans to protect the earth together.

Teen Essay Winner: Speaking Up Against Antisemitism and More

by Everett Rattray

by Everett Rattray

When we band together, the louder our battle cry will be!

Battling Antisemitism on Campus

by Rahel Musleah

by Rahel Musleah

As antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment heat up on college campuses, new strategies emerge.

A Nearly Extinct Language Experiences a Zoom Boom

by Hannah S. Pressman

Whenever I am learning a language on a deep level, it permeates my dreams.

Living on the Edge of Food Insecurity

by Cathryn J. Prince

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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