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My Battle Against Cancer—and Antisemitism

Julie Marzouk in Hadassah · 14 Oct

Julie Marzouk reflects on her dual struggle with cancer and antisemitism, weaving personal experiences of cancer survival into a broader narrative of Jewish resilience.

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Chrysanthemums

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 17 Sep

"Chrysanthemums" is a deeply personal narrative by Gabrielle Ariella Kaplan-Mayer, detailing her experience during the pandemic as she navigated cancer treatment, personal loss, and the isolation of Covid restrictions.

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Planting Kindness

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Sep

Cindy Scarr recounts a poignant journey through a cancer diagnosis and treatment in a new city, expressing how a supportive connection with another Jewish woman, Michal, became a vital source of comfort and guidance.

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On Call— Chapter 10: People I Know

Sharona in Mishpacha · 9 Jun

In "On Call Chapter 10: People I Know," Ayala Rubin, an ER doctor, reflects on the emotional challenges of treating familiar faces like Nora, a coworker diagnosed with an inoperable tumor, and Rabbi Weiss, a neighbor experiencing a heart issue.

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My cancer diary: I’m reconstructing me… a bit at a time

Jewish Chronicle · 30 May

The author shares her experiences with undergoing fat grafting to reconstruct her breasts following a mastectomy due to breast cancer.

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My reminder that life is not a rehearsal

Jewish Chronicle · 17 Apr

The author reflects on the sudden deaths of two friends, Kate and Hilda, due to cancer and contrasts their swift passing with her son's insistence on living life to the fullest despite illness, encapsulating the sentiment of "you only live once" (YOLO).

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Amy Ettinger, who inspired readers with her life-affirming essays on dying, succumbs to cancer at 49

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 8 Apr

Amy Ettinger, a writer and creative writing instructor, passed away at 49 after battling cancer.

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Like Kate, I had abdominal surgery, then had to tell my children I had cancer

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Mar

A woman reflects on her experience facing cancer after undergoing abdominal surgery, similar to Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.

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Women mentors backed off until I got the big C

Karen E H Skinazi in Jewish Chronicle · 8 Mar

The author reflects on her journey seeking female mentors in academia, describing encounters with unhelpful responses from professors and feeling discouraged about balancing motherhood with a scholarly career.

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Thirteen Ways of Looking at Your Dying Mother.

InternsFall21 in Lilith · 18 Dec 2023

The article titled "Thirteen Ways of Looking at Your Dying Mother" explores the author's personal experience of caring for their dying mother.

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Paul Reubens, son of a founding Israeli Air Force pilot and father of Pee-wee Herman, dies at 70

PJGrisar in Forward · 31 Jul 2023

Paul Reubens, the comedian known for his character Pee-wee Herman, has passed away at the age of 70 after a private battle with cancer.

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Fiction | Night of Broken Glass

Ilana Marcus in Moment · 10 Jul 2023

The story follows a narrator attending the funeral of his childhood friend Steven's father.

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Beshert | When the Love of Your Life Practically Falls through Your Ceiling

Deborah Halpern in Moment · 17 May 2023

In this personal essay, the author recounts a series of events that led to meeting the love of their life.

0 Holidays Prayer

Glamping With God

Lisa J. Wise in Tablet · 3 Oct 2022

A personal reflection is shared about confronting mortality and undergoing medical tests, juxtaposed with the symbolism of Sukkot and its lessons of impermanence and vulnerability.

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The story behind this secret Jewish photo of Guy Lafleur

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 25 Apr 2022

The episode explores a unique photograph of hockey legend Guy Lafleur dressed in Jewish attire, reflecting on his warm and mensch-like character as remembered by photographer Robert Foxman after Lafleur's passing.

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My sister was a master knitter. When she died, I picked up her needles — literally.

Forward · 10 Dec 2021

The author discovers a half-finished knitting project in her sister's belongings after her sister's death from cancer.

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Holding on to His Hummus

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet · 9 Dec 2021

This personal essay explores the author's relationship with her father and his homemade hummus as he battles stage 3 lung cancer.

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My Father’s Shoes

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet · 17 Jun 2021

The author reflects on a family tradition of cutting and throwing away the shoes of deceased relatives.

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Watching the Nationals Without My Father

Holly Lebowitz Rossi in Tablet · 29 Oct 2019

As the Washington Nationals compete in the World Series, the author reflects on watching the games without their recently deceased father, who shared a special bond with baseball.

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My Super Sweet Bar Mitzvah: Ep. 89

Unorthodox · 11 May 2017

This episode of Unorthodox features comedian H. Alan Scott, who discusses his unique journey from being raised Mormon to converting to Judaism, driven by his battle with cancer and his love for Jewish culture.

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My Last JDate, Part 3

Esther Schor in Tablet · 10 Feb 2016

The text describes a poignant period leading up to and following the passing of someone named Dean in hospice care.

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Cancer, As We Know It

Stephanie Butnick in Tablet · 22 May 2015

The Tablet article features a poignant essay by Jenny Diski reflecting on religion and personal beliefs following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

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Camp Offers Sick Jewish Children—and Their Families—a Vacation From Illness

Tova Cohen in Tablet · 29 Jul 2014

Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special provide a unique summer camp experience for over 400 Jewish children with cancer and chronic medical conditions, offering them a break from their illness and a sense of normalcy.

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Ground Up

Etgar Keret in Tablet · 22 Dec 2011

The text conveys a poignant and personal story about the author's father facing terminal cancer and the decision-making process for treatment options.

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Memorial Day

Thomas Israel Hopkins in Tablet · 8 Nov 2011

The author reflects on the challenge of finding a place to honor their late mother, who passed away after a battle with cancer.

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