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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.

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.

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Israel at 76: Mourn, Protest, Barbecue

by Jessica Steinberg

"As we approach the annual days of mourning and celebration for Israel’s independence I’m anxiously anticipating the commemorations."

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OneTable’s New Shabbat Offering for Jews Over 55

by Hilary Danailova

'The opportunity to do Shabbat the way I wanted to was very empowering,' says a Together @OneTable beta tester.

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Between Barbie Land and the Real World

by Annette Greenberg

Read the winning essay of the 2023 Hadassah Magazine and jGirls+ Magazine teen essay contest.

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Channeling Queen Esther

by Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll

As Esther did with Haman, Jewish women today must again call evil by its name and refuse to be erased or exploited. By anyone.

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Finding Jewish Community in My Peloton Tribe

by Jennifer Lovy

At a time when connection among Jews is more crucial than ever, I’m grateful that an exercise bike parked in my basement has brought friendship and support.