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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.

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Holidays

In these Days of Awe, do we forgive and forget - or just walk away?

The Re-emerging Scourge of Antisemitic Violence

This essay is excerpted and adapted from People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present.

This Queer Black Rabbi Plays by Her Own Tunes

by Hilary Danailova

Lawson’s own style clearly resonates with her legions of online followers on social media. A self-taught musician, she accompanies her own singing on guitar or banjo.

Lessons From the Pandemic on Caring for the Sick and Dying

by Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman

How can we be present when we cannot get near those suffering?

Hannah Senesh Archives to Go Online

by Renee Ghert-Zand

The site will include thousands of digitized images of original documents and items recently donated by her family.

‘Camp Is Not the Hilton Hotel’

Through re-reading my old camp letters, I could hear the voices of my mother and grandmothers and feel their presence once again.

Magazine Discussion Group Featuring Tovah Feldshuh

Tovah Feldshuh: From Golda to Dr. Ruth: Portraying Iconic Jewish Women.

‘American Ninja Warrior’ Liba Yoffe Is ‘Small But Mighty’

by Jennifer Lovy

Yoffe, who dresses modestly and wears a sheitel when competing, says that appearing on 'American Ninja Warrior' is the bravest thing she's ever done.