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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.

Librarian by Day, Nazi Infiltrator by Night

by Cathryn J. Prince

It was 1933 and the American Nazi movement had been gaining ground.

Melissa & Doug Founder on Depression, Building an Empire

by Hilary Danailova

It’s not all fun and games when you’re struggling with mental health.

What Rabbinic Organizations Are Doing To Address Clergy Sexual Harassment

by Rahel Musleah

Several rabbinic organizations are making sexual harassment training a priority.

Navigating the Fallout From Sexual Harassment Claims in Synagogues

by Rahel Musleah

When sacred spaces don't feel safe.

The Two Biggest Changes in Jewish Life-Cycle Rituals

by Debra Orenstein

Of all the shifts in Jewish life-cycle events over the past hundred years, the most prominent and controversial has been women’s increasing inclusion and equality in ritual.

Pen Pals Discover Jewish Life Around the Globe

by Hilary Danailova

Twenty-three year old Madison Jackson has matched more than 500 Jewish pen pals, aged 7 to 83, from all across the world.

Mayim Bialik: Hanukkah, Israel and Her New Starring Role

by Susan Hornik

by Susan Hornik

Bialik opens up about the new series, her family’s Hanukkah traditions and the upcoming launch of a podcast that focuses on mental health.

Buffalo Cantor Resigns As She Vows to Fight Sexual Harassment

by Rahel Musleah

After years of battling sexual harassment at Temple Beth Zion, the large Reform congregation in Buffalo, N.Y., Cantor Penny Myers has resigned her position.