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The mission of the Jewish Women's Archive (JWA) is to uncover, chronicle, and transmit to a broad public the rich history of American Jewish women. A national non-profit organization founded in 1995, JWA is devoted to making known the stories, struggles, and achievements of Jewish women in North America. JWA has amassed the most extensive collection of material anywhere on American Jewish women. Our website is a destination for people seeking knowledge, a sense of connection and community, and a way to affirm and enhance the legacy of American Jewish women. JWA.org offers an online Encyclopedia of Jewish women, free educational materials and lesson plans, online exhibits, book and film guides, reminisces of recently deceased Jewish women, a lively blog, and numerous other resources for anyone interested in the celebrated and unheralded experiences of American Jewish women.
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Celebrate Fiercely Independent Jewish Women This July 4th

Many of you may not know this, but there is a kind of rite that happens here at the Jewish Women's Archive for newbies such... Read More
Posted in: Personal Stories
Cookie Cleavage: How much is too much?

Cookie Cleavage: How much is too much?

I took these pictures last Purim to illustrate a little-discussed aspect of the aspect of hamantashen baking: Cookie cleavage. By this I mean, how much... Read More
Posted in: Food
Jewish Women's Archive

Who are the women who light up your life?

In November, JWA set up a community art project to honor the women who light up our lives at the Brookline First Lights Festival. Footage... Read More
Posted in: Community News
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Hot Buttons: Conversations Without Women are Not Cool

by Gail T. Reimer, Executive Director of the Jewish Women's Archive A little over 15 years ago, I found my calling. While attending a Jewish... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
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Anna Halprin and "Breath Made Visible"

I've never thought of myself as a particularly good dancer. I dropped out of ballet after one lesson and these days I only feel comfortable... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
When the Jewish calendar and the fashion calendar conflict: My letter to Boston Fashion Week

When the Jewish calendar and the fashion calendar conflict: My letter to Boston Fashion Week

Last week, I received an invitation to attend Fall... In Love With Fashion, billed as "a fun and chic night of fashion at Northshore Mall... Read More
Posted in: Community News
Summer Reading on JWA.org: Staff Picks

Summer Reading on JWA.org: Staff Picks

August is here, and with it the last few weeks of rest and relaxation before the holidays, school, and general hustle and bustle of fall.... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
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Summer internship opportunities at JWA

Do you know someone looking for an engaging internship experience this summer? The Jewish Women's Archive has openings for several unpaid interns, 10–20 hours per... Read More
Posted in: Community News
Eating Jewish: Charoset medley

Eating Jewish: Charoset medley

Although most, if not all, Jewish holiday meals use certain foods and dishes to symbolize various elements of the celebration, the seder meal does so... Read More
Posted in: Food
The Wandering Is Over Haggadah: Including Women's Voices

The Wandering Is Over Haggadah: Including Women's Voices

This Passover, the Jewish Women's Archive and JewishBoston.com have teamed up to bring you a downloadable, open source, fully inclusive Haggadah that weaves women's voices... Read More
 
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Jewish Women's Archive relies on community donations to fund its programs and services. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Each year, we rely on the support of individuals like you so that we can serve the hundreds of thousands of students, educators, scholars, and knowledge seekers who rely on jwa.org for accurate, well researched, and engaging information about the lives and achievements of Jewish women. By making a gift to JWA, you will enable us to: ■Build an increasingly robust collection of stories about women who changed our world. ■Develop innovative new educational resources that enable teachers to introduce students to their full heritage. ■Launch new online tools promoting access to Jewish women's stories...and more.

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