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Essential Reads: Women of Color Navigating Jewish Identity
Jewry’s multicultural mix has brought forth a plethora of books that engage readers in tough conversations about the differences and similarities among Jews today.

Jewry’s multicultural mix has brought forth a plethora of books that engage readers in tough conversations about the differences and similarities among Jews today.
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The Next Chapter for Zibby Owens
One of the most powerful book influencers is transforming the publishing world on women’s terms.

One of the most powerful book influencers is transforming the publishing world on women’s terms.
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RBG’s Brave & Brilliant Women
A curated list of 33 inspiring women that includes trailblazers from the Bible through the 20th century.

A curated list of 33 inspiring women that includes trailblazers from the Bible through the 20th century.
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People Love Dead Jews
At its core, People Love Dead Jews is a meditation on time and identity in which Horn ultimately reasserts the vitality of Jewish life.

At its core, People Love Dead Jews is a meditation on time and identity in which Horn ultimately reasserts the vitality of Jewish life.
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Must-Reads for Jewish Women
The novels and stories that capture our imaginations and are close to our hearts.

The novels and stories that capture our imaginations and are close to our hearts.

Natalie Livingstone’s “The Women of Rothschild” is filled with illuminating anecdotes and details about the ladies who led their illustrious Jewish family to new heights.

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Silver Linings and Humor in Helen Epstein’s Cancer Memoir

by Sandee Brawarsky

During cancer treatment, Epstein found strength by thinking of her parents: “My mother almost died in Bergen-Belsen and didn’t. I’ll get through this.”

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On Your Shelf: September/October Must-Reads

by Sandee Brawarsky

Welcome to Hadassah Magazine's first "On Your Shelf"—a selection of new and upcoming books that we recommend find their way to your bookshelves or library hold list.

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A Lost World Found in ‘One Hundred Saturdays’

by Diane Cole

Author Michael Frank recounts Auschwitz survivor Stella Levi’s captivating tale in the form of 100 conversations taking place over six years.

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Books for the High Holidays

by Leah F. Finkelshteyn

Seeking repentance, forgiveness and hope through Jewish tradition, text and liturgy.

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‘Who by Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai’

by Sheldon Teitelbaum

Using first-hand accounts by Israeli soldiers and musicians, journalist Matti Friedman gives a captivating account of Leonard Cohen’s 1973 tour of Israel.