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.
When Resisting Anti-Jewish Hate Is Women’s WorkA survey of female biblical figures and 20th-century Jewish women who have fought against baseless hatred.What Israelis Can Learn From PittsburghIn Pittsburgh, the Jewish community mourned together as the city closed ranks around it, protecting and consoling its wounded citizens.Celebrating Hanukkah on Your Own Scheduleby Vanessa OchsUntil recently, Jews who observed the holiday respected the eight days in the Hebrew month of Kisleve as the time for sacred observance.A Minyan on Eldridge Streetby Karen GalatzMy 13-year-old Jewish-Episcopalian great-nephew is the reluctant final member of the minyan at this Shabbat service on Eldridge Street.Healing From a Fall, Mine and My Horse’sAfter Patricia Giniger Snyder traumatic fall from a horse, she relied on Western and Chinese medicine, and her Jewish faith, to help her heal.Amos Oz on Challenging God, in Search of Justiceby Amos OzThe Israeli author discusses the rebellious streak that is woven throughout Jewish history and the creative energy that rises from tension and debate.Together, Grandparents and Grandkids Make MagicA new initiative from the Jewish Agency for Israel is pairing grandparents and their tween grandchildren for monthly in-person discussion groups and activities.Growing the Parent-Child BondWith ever-increasing longevity, our adult parent-child relationships are lasting longer and growing more complicated.Footer Menu Column 2
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