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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.

Black Jewish Activist Implores All Jews to Show Up

As a black Jew navigating racial justice issues, April Aviva Baskin hopes that the current interest in her work and guidance is more than a passing fad.

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Anti-Semitism Examined in New PBS Documentary

by Laura Paull | JTA

The probing new documentary “Viral: Antisemitism in Four Mutations,” which explores how hatred of Jews has spread, made its television premiere on PBS.

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Is It Time to Build Digital-first Jewish Communities?

by Lex Rofeberg | JTA

A few months ago, the digital Jewish ecosystem was relatively sparse. In just two months, the norms have flipped entirely.

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Prepping Adirondack Deerskins for DIY Torah Scroll Project

by Hilary Danailova

Rabbi Linda Motzkin launched the Community Torah Project to enlist the help of volunteers in producing a Torah scroll, from prepping parchment to stitching together panels of text.

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Young Jews Are Falling in Love During the Pandemic—Online

by Josefin Dolsten | JTA

Jews who are accustomed to online dating have seen pandemic-specific platforms—one is even called CoronaCrush—emerge to match the unusual circumstances.

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Astronaut Jessica Meir Gives Advice on Isolation, From Space

by Marcy Oster | JTA

Astronaut Meir recommends staying mentally and physically healthy by sticking to regular routines, exercising and keeping in contact with friends and family.