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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!

Envisioning the Rabbinate Through a Different Lens

by Rahel Musleah

by Rahel Musleah

The next-generation rabbis are looking for positions in communities “with a strong culture of kindness, equity and social justice.”

Transforming the Rabbinate Over 50 Years

by Debra Nussbaum Cohen

From scholarship to spirituality, women reshape Jewish leadership.

Then and Now: Challenges for the Jewish Community

The 'Four Firsts' ordained in their respective denominations weigh challenges to the Jewish community.

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Orthodox Women Are Saying: Lights, Camera, Action!

by Talia Liben Yarmush

Fed up with policies that remove women’s images from publications, a number of Orthodox women are fighting back—with photo shoots!

Young Jews Fight Back on Instagram and TikTok

by Jacqueline Weiss

by Jacqueline Weiss

Jewish content creators and influencers are using their platforms to tackle antisemitism, anti-Zionism and misperceptions about themselves, their community and Israel.

Environmental Justice Through a Jewish Lens

by Madeline Canfield

by Madeline Canfield

Let’s make bold plans to protect the earth together.

Teen Essay Winner: Speaking Up Against Antisemitism and More

by Everett Rattray

by Everett Rattray

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

Battling Antisemitism on Campus

by Rahel Musleah

by Rahel Musleah

As antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment heat up on college campuses, new strategies emerge.