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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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The Gerda III, Worthy and Seaworthy

by Judith Clayman

The 1926 lighthouse tender's real claim to fame comes from rescuing Danish Jews during the Holocaust.

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Baz Dreisinger

by Amy Klein

Dreisinger talks about prison reform and race issues in America today as well as how her Modern Orthodox Jewish family life influenced her career choices.

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RBG: Supreme Champion of Justice and Civil Rights

by Rahel Musleah

Ruth Bader Ginsburg—lovingly nicknamed RBG by a younger generation—calls her tenure on the Supreme Court the highest privilege of her pioneering career.

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Muslim and Jewish Women Celebrate Sisterhood

by Roberta Elliott

An annual event honors the special bond these Muslim and Jewish "sisters" have fostered, all in the name of establishing a safe, comfortable environment to "wage peace."

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Inheriting Thanksgiving from My Mother

by Laura Black

My mother had always put together White House-worthy holiday dinners. When it was my turn to host, I went for festive—and very laid back.

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A Conversation With Ruth Gruber

by Rahel Musleah

Pioneering journalist Ruth Gruber passed away at age 105. She spoke with us on the occasion of her 100th birthday, looking back at her remarkable career.