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The Era of the Jewish Gun Club
Alarmed by rising antisemitism, there is a growing trend of Jews who are considering what might have been unthinkable just a few years ago—bearing arms.

Alarmed by rising antisemitism, there is a growing trend of Jews who are considering what might have been unthinkable just a few years ago—bearing arms.
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The Last Generation of Holocaust Survivors
Five women who survived the Shoah as children share their harrowing stories, their resilience and their fear that ‘history is repeating itself.’

Five women who survived the Shoah as children share their harrowing stories, their resilience and their fear that ‘history is repeating itself.’
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Forging a New Vision of American Judaism and American Zionism
‘The only way Israel will learn from, listen to or care about American Jews is if we show ourselves to be living energetic Jewish lives,’ writes Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove.

‘The only way Israel will learn from, listen to or care about American Jews is if we show ourselves to be living energetic Jewish lives,’
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Jewish Matchmaking? There’s an App For That
A 20-something single searches for her King David on two of the newest and buzziest Jewish dating apps.

A 20-something single searches for her King David on two of the newest and buzziest Jewish dating apps.
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Female Athletes Make History at This Year’s ‘Jewish Olympics’
These American women have the potential to write new chapters of Maccabiah history during this summer’s games.

These American women have the potential to write new chapters of Maccabiah history during this summer’s games.
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As Refugee Crises Intensify, Jews Aid in U.S. Resettlement
Synagogues and other Jewish groups have historically mobilized to help resettle refugees—most recently from Afghanistan, and soon from Ukraine.

Synagogues and other Jewish groups have historically mobilized to help resettle refugees—most recently from Afghanistan, and soon from Ukraine.
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Orthodox Women Are Saying: Lights, Camera, Action!
Fed up with policies that remove women’s images from publications, a number of Orthodox women are fighting back—with photo shoots!

Fed up with policies that remove women’s images from publications, a number of Orthodox women are fighting back—with photo shoots!
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Battling Antisemitism on Campus
As antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment heat up on college campuses, new strategies emerge.

As antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment heat up on college campuses, new strategies emerge.
Teen Essay Winner: Speaking Up Against Antisemitism and More
When we band together, the louder our battle cry will be!

When we band together, the louder our battle cry will be!

What Is Causing the Rise in Anti-Semitism in New York?

According to the NYPD, through September 2019 there were 163 reported incidents of anti-Semitism—an increase of 50 percent from that period the previous year.

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Helping Survivors While Honoring Their Lives

by Shira Hanau

John and Amy Israel Pregulman's photography-project-turned-nonprofit organization, KAVOD, provides emergency aid to Holocaust survivors living in poverty in the United States.

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RBG Inducted Into Hall of Fame at Philadelphia Jewish Museum

by Lisa Hostein

The National Museum of American Jewish History is also hosting a special exhibition, “Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.”

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Victims of Shooting Remembered as Generous and Courageous

by Ben Sales and Laura E. Adkins | JTA

Remembering an exemplary police officer, a young student known for charitable work, a hardworking local business owner and a valued employee.

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Jersey City Mayor Says Gunmen Targeted Kosher Supermarket

by Marcy Oster | JTA

Six people were killed, including a police officer and three civilians, in gunfire Tuesday afternoon that ended with a shootout at the JC Kosher Supermarket in Jersey City.

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U.S. Cities Woo Jewish Families Interested in Relocating

by Marcy Oster | JTA

Representatives from Memphis, Las Vegas, Atlanta and almost 60 other cities told participants about amenities, schools, home availability and employment opportunities in their communities.