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I 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 family’s past.

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
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The Last Generation of Holocaust Survivors
Five 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.’
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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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‘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.

OneTable Helps Young Jews Celebrate Shabbat

Nearly 180,000 American Jews have celebrated Shabbat through OneTable, an organization that sponsors dinners for young adults.

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A Civics Lesson for Jews

by Beth Kissileff

The Talmud obligates Jews to speak out against a wrong. One of the strongest ways to make our voices heard is to vote.

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Shelley Greenspan: White House Bridge to U.S. Jewry

by Lisa Hostein

The newly appointed White House Liaison to the American Jewish community is a self described “proud Zionist” and Hadassah life member.

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An Instagram Influencer Documents Jewish Heritage

by Orge Castellano

Matyas Kiraly uses his popular Instagram account, Abandoned Jewish Memories, to chronicle forgotten and crumbling Jewish sites across Central and Eastern Europe.

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Silver Linings and Humor in Helen Epstein’s Cancer Memoir

by Sandee Brawarsky

During cancer treatment, Epstein found strength by thinking of her parents: “My mother almost died in Bergen-Belsen and didn’t. I’ll get through this.”