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those who are saved

Those Who Are Saved

Helene Cohen Bludman
Very few Jews managed to escape the Holocaust and find refuge in the United States. In her novel Those Who Are Saved, Alexis Landau tells the story of Vera and Max, whose artistic talents and connections afforded them a new life in America without sacrificing the privileged lifestyle they enjoyed before the war.
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How to Write Your Jewish Memoir

Bruce Black
Perhaps you have a Jewish story that you’d like to tell and share with your family or temple community? If so, here are a few suggestions to help you find a way to get your story on paper.
8 must read books

8 Must-Read Books for the Jewish Social Justice Advocate

Chaim Harrison
The more we learn and challenge ourselves, the more our communities have the capacity to become bastions of diversity, equity, and inclusion. These books can help prepare you in your and your community’s fight against oppression.
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For Mother's Day in Quarantine, I'm Revisiting Jewish Mother-Daughter Memoirs

Babette Dunkelgrün (JTA)

For Mother’s Day this year, I’m revisiting memoirs that have provided comfort through their relatability over the years. My life isn’t exactly like those of my beloved memoir writers, but so many details and stories ring true, almost bringing me back to being in close proximity to my mom.