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A Community by and for Asian American Jews
Founded during the pandemic, the LUNAR Collective has become a national network where Asian American Jews can celebrate the fullness of their identities.

Founded during the pandemic, the LUNAR Collective has become a national network where Asian American Jews can celebrate the fullness of their identities.
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Our Readers’ Most Admired American Jewish Women
They broke barriers, shaped American culture and embraced their Jewish identity. Meet the women who continue to inspire Hadassah Magazine readers.

They broke barriers, shaped American culture and embraced their Jewish identity. Meet the women who continue to inspire Hadassah Magazine readers.
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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.

Teen Essay Winner: Speaking Up Against Antisemitism and More

by Everett Rattray

by Everett Rattray

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

Battling Antisemitism on Campus

by Rahel Musleah

by Rahel Musleah

As antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment heat up on college campuses, new strategies emerge.

A Nearly Extinct Language Experiences a Zoom Boom

by Hannah S. Pressman

Whenever I am learning a language on a deep level, it permeates my dreams.

Living on the Edge of Food Insecurity

by Cathryn J. Prince

Jews are not immune to food insecurity. While charities help address the need, they will never be able to feed every hungry person in their community.

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The Power of Purpose: Women Effecting Change

Hadassah welcomes some of the biggest names in America and Israel, women known for making the greatest impact on social justice, women’s health, advocacy and innovation.

Jewish Woman Gives Birth to a New Book! Mazal Tov!

by Talia Liben Yarmush

by Talia Liben Yarmush

This Jewish author wants the world to reconsider what success and achievement looks like, particularly for women.

When Thanksgiving Spills Into Hanukkah

by Yael Buechler

This year, we encounter a rare phenomenon: Hanukkah begins on the Sunday night after Thanksgiving.

Teen Essay Contest: How Is Antisemitism Affecting Your Life?

Young Jews are confronted by antisemitism in ways not seen for generations – in school, on social media, in their communities. We want to hear about those experiences.