Genealogical research pieces together a teen’s fate from pogrom-era Europe to the shadows of Argentina’s sex trade.
- Being JewishChasing a Jewish Genealogical Mystery
Genealogical research pieces together a teen’s fate from pogrom-era Europe to the shadows of Argentina’s sex trade.
ArtsIdina Menzel Dishes on ‘Redwood’ and Jewish EthicsThe Tony award-winning actor and singer is now starring in what may be the most positive Jewish play on Broadway in decades.
The Tony award-winning actor and singer is now starring in what may be the most positive Jewish play on Broadway in decades.
Being JewishI Forgive a CountryFor professor and writer Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, reclaiming German citizenship almost 90 years after her grandfather fled Munich has helped her come to terms with her family’s past.
For professor and writer Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, reclaiming German citizenship almost 90 years after her grandfather fled Munich has helped her come to terms with her
Being JewishThe Last Generation of Holocaust SurvivorsFive women who survived the Shoah as children share their harrowing stories, their resilience and their fear that ‘history is repeating itself.’
Five women who survived the Shoah as children share their harrowing stories, their resilience and their fear that ‘history is repeating itself.’
Books‘On Being Jewish Now’ at Full Volume‘I am a Jewish author who refuses to remain silent. ‘Loud and proud’ is the new ‘Never again.’
‘I am a Jewish author who refuses to remain silent. ‘Loud and proud’ is the new ‘Never again.’
Being JewishRamping up—and Rethinking— Israel EducationJewish 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.
Being Jewish‘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.
Being JewishTime 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
Being JewishIsrael’s Other Secret WeaponIsrael’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.
A DIY Mikve at HomeThe cheapest model costs less than $10,000 and comes with one partition for rainwater and a separate, larger one for dipping.Courage Under Fire, Israelis’ Reaction to the Ongoing Violenceby Gil TroyLast November, two scissors-wielding Palestinian teenagers stabbed an elderly man in the head near Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market.MazelTalkThe new website offers a platform for Jews to kibitz, share recipes and engage in our rich tradition of debate.Albert Einstein: Space, Time, Gravity and ZionismAlbert Einstein’s scientific genius brought him fame. He also promoted Zionism and helped found the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.Refugees and Moral Jewish GeographyHow should Jews be thinking about the Syrian refugee crisis? Let us start with this: Today’s Jews are the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of refugees.Go the Distance You Canby Carol AscherThe process of forgiveness involves both the one who was angered and the one who gave offense. What happens, then, when only one side is left to bothWilderness of MirrorsAs we experience a fresh rash of anti-Semitism, spattered across the globe, we naturally ask: Why does God permit it?A Mentch in RomeIf you took a poll today asking American Jews to name their favorite religious leader, the answer might well be Pope Francis.Footer Menu Column 2
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