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Holocaust Diary Gets New Life 80 Years After Author’s Death
A slew of new projects brings renewed attention to Renia Spiegel’s best-selling wartime journal, ‘Renia’s Diary.’

A slew of new projects brings renewed attention to Renia Spiegel’s best-selling wartime journal, ‘Renia’s Diary.’
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This Jewish Organization Helps People Schmooze About Death
‘Talking about death won’t kill you,’ says Jewish Association for Death Education (JADE) co-founder Susan Kramer.

‘Talking about death won’t kill you,’ says Jewish Association for Death Education (JADE) co-founder Susan Kramer.
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Women Are Rewriting the Role of Torah Scribe
Since Jen Taylor Friedman penned her first Torah in 2007, several dozen women have followed suit, creating an entire professional category that did not exist a generation ago.

Since Jen Taylor Friedman penned her first Torah in 2007, several dozen women have followed suit, creating an entire professional category that did not exist
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How One Girl Scout Is Shining a Light on the Holocaust
Through the Holocaust Education Girl Scout Patch she created, Lily Sassani aims to help ‘a generation of young women see themselves as upstanders and changemakers.’

Through the Holocaust Education Girl Scout Patch she created, Lily Sassani aims to help ‘a generation of young women see themselves as upstanders and changemakers.’
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Sharon Nazarian Isn’t Done Fighting Antisemitism
One of the most outspoken Iranian American Jewish voices says ‘it starts with the Jews, but it doesn’t end with the Jews.’

One of the most outspoken Iranian American Jewish voices says ‘it starts with the Jews, but it doesn’t end with the Jews.’
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What Ruth Taught Me About Jewish Courage
Ruth’s ancient story reminds us that even in the most uncertain moments of our lives, we’re not alone.

Ruth’s ancient story reminds us that even in the most uncertain moments of our lives, we’re not alone.
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Chasing a Jewish Genealogical Mystery
Genealogical research pieces together a teen’s fate from pogrom-era Europe to the shadows of Argentina’s sex trade.

Genealogical research pieces together a teen’s fate from pogrom-era Europe to the shadows of Argentina’s sex trade.

The Essence of Judaism? Disrupting It.

by Rabbi Michael Strassfeld

In 'Disrupting Judaism,' author Rabbi Michael Strassfeld reframes Jewish traditions and invents new ones for the contemporary moment.

Hen Mazzig on the ‘Wrong Kind of Jew’

Mizrahim need a manifesto, not a history book, the Israeli activist asserts.

How to Make Jews of Color Feel Comfortable in Jewish Spaces

Award-winning journalist, radio host and author Celeste Headlee shares the dos and don’ts of fostering inclusive communities for Jews of color.

My Jewish Connection to a Black Church Community

Environmental journalist Rona Kobell shines a light on the rising water levels and erosion devastating a Black community on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Defiant Daffodils Memorialize Children of the Holocaust

by Alexandra Lapkin Schwank

The Daffodil Project is halfway towards its goal of planting 1.5 million flowers, the number of Jewish children who perished in the Holocaust. 

Splinters, Cartilage and Bugs: Accepting My Anxieties

This essay was submitted for the 2022 Hadassah Magazine and jGirls+ Magazine teen essay contest.

Finding Strength in the Little Jewish Girl I Once Was

The winning essay of the 2022 Hadassah Magazine and jGirls+ Magazine teen essay contest.

Raising a Jewish Cat at Hanukkah Time

by Alexis Zinkerman

Meet Sunshine, the slightly OCD and entirely lovable feline princess who can't wait for Hanukkah.