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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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Holocaust Diary Gets New Life 80 Years After Author’s Death

by Peter Ephross

A slew of new projects brings renewed attention to Renia Spiegel’s best-selling wartime journal, ‘Renia’s Diary.’

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Discovering Jewish Joy in My Grandmother’s Closet

by Vivienne Gilliar-Smith

Read the winning essay of the 2025 Hadassah Magazine and jGirls+ Magazine teen essay contest.

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The Case for Unplugging on Shabbat

by Alan Morinis

If phones, tablets and laptops are allowed on the day of rest, then peace and joy are simply unattainable.

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Women Are Rewriting the Role of Torah Scribe

by Hilary Danailova

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.

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Hungarian Chess Champion Tícia Gara Makes Aliyah

by Abigail Klein Leichman

The Women Grandmaster looks forward to celebrating her favorite holiday, Hanukkah, in her new homeland.

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This Jewish Organization Helps People Schmooze About Death

by Avi Dresner

'Talking about death won’t kill you,' says Jewish Association for Death Education (JADE) co-founder Susan Kramer.

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The Joy of Reading and Re-reading

by Ilana Kurshan

As the Talmudic rabbis teach, no two reading experiences are the same.

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Angela Buchdahl, ‘An Unlikely Rabbi’

by Gary Rosenblatt

Buchdahl’s deep spiritual faith and determination in ‘breaking a stained-glass ceiling’ of male rabbinic gatekeepers has made her one of the best-known and most admired rabbis in America.

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