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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.

Official Rules for the Hadassah Magazine and jGirls Magazine 2021 Teen Essay Contest

Hadassah Magazine and jGirls Magazine are co-sponsoring a teen essay contest to engage and encourage Jewish girls and women to make their voices heard.

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Tilly Shemer Helps Students Find Their Voices on Campus

by Debra Nussbaum Cohen

As college students return to campus, there is growing concern about the level of antisemitic activity at universities across the country.

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Banding Together to Fight Antisemitism

by Beth Kissileff

As the third anniversary of the Tree of Life massacre approaches, the question becomes: What can we do to fight antisemitism?

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Holidays

How to Forgive

by Amy Klein

In these Days of Awe, do we forgive and forget - or just walk away?

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The Re-emerging Scourge of Antisemitic Violence

by Dara Horn

This essay is excerpted and adapted from People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present.

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This Queer Black Rabbi Plays by Her Own Tunes

by Hilary Danailova

Lawson’s own style clearly resonates with her legions of online followers on social media. A self-taught musician, she accompanies her own singing on guitar or banjo.