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‘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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Announcing Hadassah Magazine’s 2024 Teen Essay Contest
This year’s prompt asks: How has your experience since October 7th changed the way you think about and express your Jewish identity?

This year’s prompt asks: How has your experience since October 7th changed the way you think about and express your Jewish identity?
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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.

For years, Jewish sleepaway camps have provided a two-month break for boys and girls—a greater appreciation of Israel and Judaism is just part of the

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Commentary: A Dream of Just Knowing

Recently I was speaking to a class in my Reform synagogue’s religious school when I learned the significance of Memorial Day. We were discussing the

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Profile: Elyse Goldstein

by Rahel Musleah

Elyse Goldstein remembers the entry she submitted in 1973 for her high school yearbook. Each senior was entitled to three lines: name, club and professional

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Jewish Environmental: Resources

ORGANIZATIONS Adamah (860-824-3003; www.isabellafreedman.org) Jewish twentysomethings head to this fellowship housed at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Connecticut to learn about farming, Jewish tradition and

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Profile: Alon Tal

Israel’s leading environmentalist remains as busy as ever, founding one ecological group after another in his singleminded pursuit to save the country’s natural treasures. Alon

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Commentary: Learning Diversity from Trees

Like a tree, the Jewish holiday for trees has changed and evolved throughout history. In the 16th century, the kabbalists of Safed transformed Tu Bishvat

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Feature: The Greening Of Kashrut

In Connecticut, New York and California, young Jewish activists are taking responsibility for procuring, slaughtering and distributing kosher meat. Why the sudden interest? On a

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Feature: Finding (Jewish) Roots

A group of idealistic and determined young eco-activists are drawing spiritual sustenance from working and protecting the land, getting their hands dirty in a variety

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