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A Lesson in Advocacy From Jewish Suffragists
As America celebrates the centennial of female suffrage this year, what’s striking is how much today’s female leaders have in common with our activist foremothers, many of whom were Jewish.

As America celebrates the centennial of female suffrage this year, what’s striking is how much today’s female leaders have in common with our activist foremothers, many of whom were Jewish.
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The Retro Appeal of the Catskills
Young Jews are revitalizing the Borscht Belt with boutique hotels and yoga retreats, turning the region into a burgeoning travel destination for savvy New Yorkers.

Young Jews are revitalizing the Borscht Belt with boutique hotels and yoga retreats, turning the region into a burgeoning travel destination for savvy New Yorkers.
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Women Rabbis Are Also Saying ‘#MeToo’
Female clergy are sharing their stories even as efforts are beginning to create policies to change attitudes and thwart inequalities.

Female clergy are sharing their stories even as efforts are beginning to create policies to change attitudes and thwart inequalities.
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Special Editorial: #WeAreAllJews
In the wake of the Pittsburgh massacre, Hadassah Magazine joins a group of leading American Jewish publications in condemning anti-Semitism and the climate of hate that is pervading our nation.

In the wake of the Pittsburgh massacre, Hadassah Magazine joins a group of leading American Jewish publications in condemning anti-Semitism and the climate of hate
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Growing Older Beats Getting Old
In this era of increased longevity, Jewish baby boomers are reimagining their future with initiatives that address emotional, spiritual and physical needs.

Jewish baby boomers are reimagining their future with initiatives that address emotional, spiritual and physical needs.
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Aly Raisman Wants to Protect and Educate Future Gymnasts
“I think we have to have stricter policies so that this is no longer tolerated; people have to stop looking the other way,” Raisman shares in this interview, one of several media appearances she is making to promote her new memoir, Fierce, which details her experience of sexual abuse.

“I think we have to have stricter policies so that this is no longer tolerated; people have to stop looking the other way,” Raisman shares in this interview.
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The Phenomenon of Jewish Book Clubs
Book clubs have transformed the solitary act of reading into interactive exchanges electric with the generous sharing of ideas and insights.

Book clubs have transformed the solitary act of reading into interactive exchanges electric with the sharing of ideas and insights.
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Sisterhood Takes Center Stage
Muslim and Jewish women came together for an annual gathering in New Jersey that creates a safe space for dialogue and mutual understanding.

Muslim and Jewish women came together for an annual gathering that creates a safe space for dialogue and mutual understanding.
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In Search of a New Generation of Jewish Leaders
In less than a decade, more than 75 percent of leaders of American Jewish institutions are expected to move on. Who will take their place?

In less than a decade, more than 75 percent of leaders of American Jewish institutions are expected to move on. Who will take their place?

Erin Zaikis on the Life-and-Death Matter of Handwashing

Zaikis was 23 when she founded Sundara, an organization that recycles soap and provides it free to communities where lack of hygiene leads to illness and death.

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SPONSORED CONTENT: We Must Act Now to Fight Anti-Semitism

The rise of anti-Semitism today threatens to destroy our American religious freedom, and our rights to liberty, prosperity and security.

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Abby Stein Finds Her Voice

by Rahel Musleah

The first ex-Hasidic openly transgender woman, Abby Stein is leaning into the spotlight, using her voice for a host of causes from LGBTQ issues to fighting against anti-Semitism.

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Jewish Suffragists, White Dresses and Yellow Roses

by Hilary Danailova

As America celebrates the centennial of female suffrage this year, what’s striking is how much today’s female leaders have in common with their Jewish activist foremothers.