A Year Like No Other: Elevating Jewish women's voices in the wake of October 7

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Community women are invited to submit personal essays about their reflections and experiences of these tumultuous times. The manuscript will be archived for posterity at Lamm Jewish Library of Australia and Israel’s National Library October 7 archive. A selection of the essays will also be published in an anthology.

We are seeking diverse voices from across the community.

Submissions open 1 August-7 October 2024. Up to 2000 words, submissions invited in English or Hebrew.

EMAIL your essay: commanthology2024@gmail.com

Please include your full name and contact details

You will receive a confirmation email and a brief questionnaire to complete

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