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.
Still Going Strong At 82A writer shares the challenges and joys of balancing a late-blooming calling with life's many treasures.Why I Made Aliyah as a 24-Year-Old AmericanMy choice to make aliyah came from a strong sense of responsibility for the Jewish people, a pull to keep on writing the Jewish story toward justice.Changing Arab Minds in the Middle EastMoving forward, Bassin is convinced that engagement, not separation, is the only way to create a lasting peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.Interview with Rabbi Meesh Hammer-KossoyMeesh Hammer-Kossoy became one of Israel's first female Orthodox rabbis in 2015, after receiving ordination from Beit Midrash Har’el.JGirls Online Magazine Giving Voice to Young Jewish WomenJGirl's editorial board is made up of 14 Jewish girls who review and edit submissions of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, music, videos and photography.Marching Toward LiberationPassover reminds us to fight oppression, perhaps because spiritually speaking, we are still in the wilderness, not yet fully liberated.Was Moses an Introvert? And Other Seder QuestionsWhat is the impact of personality traits on Jewish leadership?The Shiva Dress: When Mourning ComesPreparing a shiva outfit for after my father passed away proved no simple task. It required thought and reflection.Footer Menu Column 2
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