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A Community by and for Asian American Jews
Founded during the pandemic, the LUNAR Collective has become a national network where Asian American Jews can celebrate the fullness of their identities.

Founded during the pandemic, the LUNAR Collective has become a national network where Asian American Jews can celebrate the fullness of their identities.
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Our Readers’ Most Admired American Jewish Women
They broke barriers, shaped American culture and embraced their Jewish identity. Meet the women who continue to inspire Hadassah Magazine readers.

They broke barriers, shaped American culture and embraced their Jewish identity. Meet the women who continue to inspire Hadassah Magazine readers.
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Holocaust Diary Gets New Life 80 Years After Author’s Death
A slew of new projects brings renewed attention to Renia Spiegel’s best-selling wartime journal, ‘Renia’s Diary.’

A slew of new projects brings renewed attention to Renia Spiegel’s best-selling wartime journal, ‘Renia’s Diary.’
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This Jewish Organization Helps People Schmooze About Death
‘Talking about death won’t kill you,’ says Jewish Association for Death Education (JADE) co-founder Susan Kramer.

‘Talking about death won’t kill you,’ says Jewish Association for Death Education (JADE) co-founder Susan Kramer.
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Women Are Rewriting the Role of Torah Scribe
Since Jen Taylor Friedman penned her first Torah in 2007, several dozen women have followed suit, creating an entire professional category that did not exist a generation ago.

Since Jen Taylor Friedman penned her first Torah in 2007, several dozen women have followed suit, creating an entire professional category that did not exist
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How One Girl Scout Is Shining a Light on the Holocaust
Through the Holocaust Education Girl Scout Patch she created, Lily Sassani aims to help ‘a generation of young women see themselves as upstanders and changemakers.’

Through the Holocaust Education Girl Scout Patch she created, Lily Sassani aims to help ‘a generation of young women see themselves as upstanders and changemakers.’
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Sharon Nazarian Isn’t Done Fighting Antisemitism
One of the most outspoken Iranian American Jewish voices says ‘it starts with the Jews, but it doesn’t end with the Jews.’

One of the most outspoken Iranian American Jewish voices says ‘it starts with the Jews, but it doesn’t end with the Jews.’
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Chasing a Jewish Genealogical Mystery
Genealogical research pieces together a teen’s fate from pogrom-era Europe to the shadows of Argentina’s sex trade.

Genealogical research pieces together a teen’s fate from pogrom-era Europe to the shadows of Argentina’s sex trade.

Orthodox Women Still Abuzz Over Appointment of Rabbanit

by Talia Liben Yarmush

The latest breakthrough for Orthodox women has set Jewish Facebook groups abuzz.

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.