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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.

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Montana Tucker on Fighting Israel’s Digital War

by Lisa Hostein

"What’s the point of being an influencer if you can’t speak about what you believe in?" Tucker tells Hadassah Magazine.

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‘Let There Be Light’ Feels More Urgent Than Ever

by Abigail Pogrebin

I can’t think of a declaration more intrepid or poignant for the first painful anniversary of October 7.

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Binding Myself in Prayer

by Christine Benvenuto

Laying teﬁllin can feel unsafe and transgressive, and I am especially drawn to what I’m told is transgressive for women.

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A Catholic Ally

by Jennifer Stefano

In these trying times, my dear sisters, know that you are not alone.

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Promising to Fund a Jewish Future

by Cathryn J. Prince

Nearly 50,000 famous and not-so famous people have promised that at least half of what they bequeath to charity will be earmarked to build a Jewish future.