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Sarah Silverman opens up about her depression

The in-your-face Jewish comedian got deeply personal in an essay for “Glamour” magazine.

Matisyahu: Leaving Orthodoxy ‘one of the hardest things’

The formerly Hasidic reggae singer talked about the backlash he received after leaving the Chabad movement.

New breast cancer stats: What’s an Ashkenazi woman to do?

One in 40 Ashkenazi women carries a breast cancer-causing gene — yet some experts urge caution when it comes to genetic testing. JTA breaks down what Jewish women need to know.

Girl Holocaust Survivor Becomes Hi-Tech Hero

Op-Ed: How to teach kids to support Jewish causes

The 18-Year-Old Giving Haredi Fashion a Facelift

Should we pray for healing when death is imminent?

Portuguese Jews: Inventors of Fish & Chips!

What became of Holocaust survivor thought a victim?

New microbrew made from Boston river water — with Israeli tech

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