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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!

Jewish Astronaut Jessica Meir Prepares for First Trip Into Space

The mission will go to the International Space Station, where Meir will perform a range of physiological, medical and chemistry experiments.

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We Need Holocaust Education More Than Ever

by Ellen Hershkin, Janice Weinman | JTA

The Never Again Education Act would help combat hate and contribute toward a generation of tolerant and responsible American citizens.

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There Were 1,879 Anti-Semitic Incidents in 2018, ADL Finds

by Josefin Dolsten | JTA

According to the ADL report, the last three months of 2018 were “unusually active” in terms of incidents.

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Poway Mayor: Post-Pittsburgh Precautions Saved Lives

by Gabrielle Birkner | JTA

The Poway attack, which took place six months to the day after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, is being treated as a hate crime.

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Lori Gilbert-Kaye, Killed in Poway Attack, Shielded Rabbi

by Marcy Oster | JTA

Gilbert-Kaye, a member of the Bat Harim group of Hadassah San Diego, jumped in front of the Chabad synagogue’s rabbi, protecting him from the gunman’s bullets.

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Therapist Esther Perel on Reframing Our Relationships

by Rahel Musleah

The couples therapist tutors a global audience in the language of love and connection, targeting topics such as desire, infidelity and jealousy in a bold yet empathic manner.