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.
Buffalo Cantor Still Reeling From Sexual HarassmentPenny Myers, a life member of Hadassah, credits a Hadassah Magazine story in July 2019 for giving her the courage to speak up.A Time for Moral Reimaginingby Sharon BrousThe burden and opportunity is on rabbis, educators and communal leaders to consider what values and vision will guide us in this unfamiliar terrain.Black Jewish Activist Implores All Jews to Show UpAs a black Jew navigating racial justice issues, April Aviva Baskin hopes that the current interest in her work and guidance is more than a passing fad.Anti-Semitism Examined in New PBS DocumentaryThe probing new documentary “Viral: Antisemitism in Four Mutations,” which explores how hatred of Jews has spread, made its television premiere on PBS.Is It Time to Build Digital-first Jewish Communities?A few months ago, the digital Jewish ecosystem was relatively sparse. In just two months, the norms have flipped entirely.Prepping Adirondack Deerskins for DIY Torah Scroll ProjectRabbi Linda Motzkin launched the Community Torah Project to enlist the help of volunteers in producing a Torah scroll, from prepping parchment to stitching together panels of text.Young Jews Are Falling in Love During the Pandemic—OnlineJews who are accustomed to online dating have seen pandemic-specific platforms—one is even called CoronaCrush—emerge to match the unusual circumstances.Astronaut Jessica Meir Gives Advice on Isolation, From SpaceAstronaut Meir recommends staying mentally and physically healthy by sticking to regular routines, exercising and keeping in contact with friends and family.Footer Menu Column 2
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