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Forging a New Vision of American Judaism and American Zionism
‘The only way Israel will learn from, listen to or care about American Jews is if we show ourselves to be living energetic Jewish lives,’ writes Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove.

‘The only way Israel will learn from, listen to or care about American Jews is if we show ourselves to be living energetic Jewish lives,’
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Jewish Matchmaking? There’s an App For That
A 20-something single searches for her King David on two of the newest and buzziest Jewish dating apps.

A 20-something single searches for her King David on two of the newest and buzziest Jewish dating apps.
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Female Athletes Make History at This Year’s ‘Jewish Olympics’
These American women have the potential to write new chapters of Maccabiah history during this summer’s games.

These American women have the potential to write new chapters of Maccabiah history during this summer’s games.
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As Refugee Crises Intensify, Jews Aid in U.S. Resettlement
Synagogues and other Jewish groups have historically mobilized to help resettle refugees—most recently from Afghanistan, and soon from Ukraine.

Synagogues and other Jewish groups have historically mobilized to help resettle refugees—most recently from Afghanistan, and soon from Ukraine.
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Orthodox Women Are Saying: Lights, Camera, Action!
Fed up with policies that remove women’s images from publications, a number of Orthodox women are fighting back—with photo shoots!

Fed up with policies that remove women’s images from publications, a number of Orthodox women are fighting back—with photo shoots!
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Battling Antisemitism on Campus
As antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment heat up on college campuses, new strategies emerge.

As antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment heat up on college campuses, new strategies emerge.
Teen Essay Winner: Speaking Up Against Antisemitism and More
When we band together, the louder our battle cry will be!

When we band together, the louder our battle cry will be!

What’s Changed in the Jewish World After #MeToo?

Catalyzed by the #MeToo movement, women—and a few men—working in and with Jewish groups have initiated efforts to counter sexual misconduct.

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When Rabbis Say #MeToo

by Uriel Heilman

Being a rabbi may be considered a 'higher calling' but it doesn't protect female clergy from sexual harassment, bullying and employment discrimination.

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Best-Selling Novelist Judith Krantz Dies at 91

by Marcy Oster | JTA

Krantz sold more than 80 million copies of her novels, which have been printed in over 50 languages.

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Robert Kraft to Open Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism

by Marcy Oster | JTA

Kraft, 78, said his goal is to raise $50 million for the foundation, which will target those aged 18 to 35 and who are particularly active on social

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‘The Shrink Next Door’, a Surreal, and Very Jewish, Podcast

by Deborah Nussbaum Cohen | JTA

'The Shrink Next Door,' rated No. 1 for three weeks straight on Apple’s Podcast charts, is about Manhattan "celebrity" psychiatrist Dr. Ike Herschkopf.