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Battling hate in the spirit of Queen Esther

The heroine of the Purim story is a queen who raised her voice to save her people, writes the president of Hadassah.

A Jewish mask-maker draws inspiration, and customers, from Amsterdam’s Red Light District

Juan Tajes, a mask-maker who fled his native Uruguay, is among the few remaining artists still living in an area that has changed drastically due to tourists interested in its sex industry.

Conservative synagogues pass resolution allowing non-Jews as members

The resolution grew out of a commission set up last March to explore ways to engage intermarried couples.

Meet the Jewish artist behind the haunting Purim puppets of Paris

This women’s sport you’ve never heard of is taking Israel by storm

This is Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s workout. Spoiler alert: It’s ridiculously hard.

In this family, all four siblings found spouses at the same summer camp

Purim: A dark story, a crazy party, and a call to leadership

This Tiny Jew of Pennsylvania Led a Star-Studded, Enormous Life

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