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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.
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Ramping up—and Rethinking— Israel Education
Jewish 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.
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‘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.
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Time 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
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Israel’s Other Secret Weapon
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.

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.
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Jewish Girls Make the Grade
Girls are reaching new levels of academic success, in the process surpassing boys in earning undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Girls are reaching new levels of academic success, in the process surpassing boys in earning undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Hannah Senesh Archives to Go Online

by Renee Ghert-Zand

The site will include thousands of digitized images of original documents and items recently donated by her family.

‘Camp Is Not the Hilton Hotel’

Through re-reading my old camp letters, I could hear the voices of my mother and grandmothers and feel their presence once again.

Magazine Discussion Group Featuring Tovah Feldshuh

Tovah Feldshuh: From Golda to Dr. Ruth: Portraying Iconic Jewish Women.

‘American Ninja Warrior’ Liba Yoffe Is ‘Small But Mighty’

by Jennifer Lovy

Yoffe, who dresses modestly and wears a sheitel when competing, says that appearing on 'American Ninja Warrior' is the bravest thing she's ever done.

Chosen by Choice

by Hilary Danailova

Since December 2020, Los Angeles-based New York Times correspondent Nellie Bowles has been chronicling the joys and challenges of her conversion journey to Judaism.

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Family

What It Means to Welcome Strangers Into Your Home

by Annabelle Gurwitch

Why had I invited two homeless strangers and their bunny rabbit into my house?

Orthodox Women Still Abuzz Over Appointment of Rabbanit

by Talia Liben Yarmush

The latest breakthrough for Orthodox women has set Jewish Facebook groups abuzz.

Librarian by Day, Nazi Infiltrator by Night

by Cathryn J. Prince

It was 1933 and the American Nazi movement had been gaining ground.