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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.

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Melissa & Doug Founder on Depression, Building an Empire

by Hilary Danailova

It’s not all fun and games when you’re struggling with mental health.

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What Rabbinic Organizations Are Doing To Address Clergy Sexual Harassment

by Rahel Musleah

Several rabbinic organizations are making sexual harassment training a priority.

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Navigating the Fallout From Sexual Harassment Claims in Synagogues

by Rahel Musleah

When sacred spaces don't feel safe.

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The Two Biggest Changes in Jewish Life-Cycle Rituals

by Debra Orenstein

Of all the shifts in Jewish life-cycle events over the past hundred years, the most prominent and controversial has been women’s increasing inclusion and equality in ritual.

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Pen Pals Discover Jewish Life Around the Globe

by Hilary Danailova

Twenty-three year old Madison Jackson has matched more than 500 Jewish pen pals, aged 7 to 83, from all across the world.

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Mayim Bialik: Hanukkah, Israel and Her New Starring Role

by Susan Hornik

Bialik opens up about the new series, her family’s Hanukkah traditions and the upcoming launch of a podcast that focuses on mental health.

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Buffalo Cantor Resigns As She Vows to Fight Sexual Harassment

by Rahel Musleah

After years of battling sexual harassment at Temple Beth Zion, the large Reform congregation in Buffalo, N.Y., Cantor Penny Myers has resigned her position.

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Inspired by the Teachings of Elie Wiesel and Martin Luther King Jr.

by Natalie Carnoy

I strongly believe we must look to history and see the parallels to stop the pattern of hate that has led to so many feeling unsafe, unloved and

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