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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.

Virtual Fitness For the Modern Jewish Woman

Available on YouTube, Kerry Bar-Cohn's unique exercise plan includes walking tours through Israeli neighborhoods and sights.

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Announcing Hadassah Magazine’s 2025 Teen Essay Contest

In partnership with jGirls+ Magazine, this year's contest focuses on Jewish joy and/or pride.

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A New Approach to Raising Jewish Teens

by Shuli Karkowsky and Elizabeth Mandel

Moving Traditions and jGirls+Magazine are investing in raising a new generation of leaders guided by explicitly Jewish and feminist values.

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The Best Approach to Teshuvah on the High Holidays

by Kelsey Osgood

How do I continue yearning for change while accepting that, like all people, I’m flawed and thus will likely fail?

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Returning the Landsmanns to Their Country

by Avi Dresner

A student stumbles, almost literally, upon a method to raise awareness of one murdered Jewish family rendered almost forgotten by the Holocaust.

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This Might Be the Smallest Synagogue in the World

by György Polgár

The man behind the Szanto Memorial and Prayer house guarantees that 'a minyan can just fit' in the 130-square-foot space.

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The Spiritual Side of Thrifting

by Deborah Fineblum

One woman’s reject is another woman’s gift from above.

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A Bag as Unique as Your Fingerprint

by Amy Klein

After being pickpocketed in college, entrepreneur Rachel Bloom created a line of luxury high-tech bags with fingerprint-locking zippers and GPS tracking—bringing security and peace of mind to everyday

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