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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!

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Jake Tapper on the ‘Pleasure’ of Covering Washington in Fiction

by Curt Schleier

The debut novel from CNN newsman Jake Tapper examines 1950s-era Washington at the height of anti-communist hysteria.

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A Talk With Jonathan Greenblatt

by Rahel Musleah

There’s ‘nothing partisan about fighting prejudice,’ notes the national director of the Anti-Defamation League.

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Emma Lazarus: Activist, Poet, Inspiration

by Rahel Musleah

It’s been more than 130 years since Emma Lazarus died, but she remains a potent symbol linking immigration policy and women’s rights.

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Mehnaz Afridi Trains Muslim Eyes on the Holocaust

by Debra Nussbaum Cohen

Manhattan College Professor Mehnaz Afridi is believed to be the only Muslim teacher of the Holocaust in the United States—and likely the world.

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NASA’s Jessica Meir Is a Jewish Astronaut

by Alexandra Lapkin Schwank

Three Jewish women have already traveled to space. Astronaut Jessica Meir plans to be the fourth.

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A report on plans in London to erect a new Holocaust memorial, plus the latest research on President Roosevelt's wartime record and a unique collection of Holocaust jewelry.