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.
Jews Are Still Coming to Terms With AmericaTime and time again, American Jews have rediscovered a fascinating paradox: Sometimes, it requires bold discontinuities to secure Jewish continuity.You Are Cordially Invited to Judith Kaplan’s Instagram Feedby Libby BarneaThe Instagram initiative is part of the 100th anniversary celebration of Judith Kaplan's bat mitzvah held at SAJ.Upcycling a Bat Mitzvah Dvar Torah Written by HeschelAbraham Joshua Heschel’s lyrical commentary on 'Lech Lecha' lends itself to visual representation, said original bat mitzvah celebrant Abby Kelman.What if Ruth Didn’t Convert?Would Ruth be any less meaningful a contributor to the Jewish people if she had remained a non-Jew who made a commitment to building a Jewish home?Q&A With Miriam Anzovin: Talmud and TikTokTalmud-loving TikTok sensation Miriam Anzovin talks with Hadassah Magazine.Jewish ‘Psychonauts’ Take a Spiritual TripAn underground Jewish subculture is using psychedelics to explore how altered states of consciousness can deepen and diversify Jewish life.Building Community Far From the Madding CrowdJewish life is different outside of urban centers, and the rabbis who choose to work in remote, relatively small congregations are a special breed.Envisioning the Rabbinate Through a Different LensThe next-generation rabbis are looking for positions in communities “with a strong culture of kindness, equity and social justice.”Footer Menu Column 2
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