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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!

NASA’s Jessica Meir Is a Jewish Astronaut

Three Jewish women have already traveled to space. Astronaut Jessica Meir plans to be the fourth.

A report on plans in London to erect a new Holocaust memorial, plus the latest research on President Roosevelt's wartime record and a unique collection of Holocaust jewelry.

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My Daughter, the Farmer

by Rahel Musleah

A small but growing group of Jewish women are turning to farming as a way to fuse their love of the land with Judaism.

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Brooklyn, the Most Jewish Spot on Earth

by Hilary Danailova

By any measure, Brooklyn is the most Jewish place in America. Approximately 600,000 Jews—from Hasids to hipsters—now call the borough home.

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Aly Raisman on Abuse: ‘Society Is in Desperate Need of Change’

by Curt Schleier

The Olympic gold medalist discusses the allegations of sexual abuse—including her own—leveled at Dr. Larry Nassar. "People have to stop looking the other way," she concludes.

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PJ Library and Its Children of the (Free Monthly) Book

by Hilary Danailova

PJ Library has mailed nearly 12 million books since 2005 and runs programs in 12 countries, transforming an industry as it redefines Jewish books to be more diverse.