Gender/Identity

I Buy This Father’s Day Gift Every Year for My Jewish Dad

Daci Platt in Kveller · 21 May

Daci Platt humorously addresses the perennial challenge of finding the perfect Father's Day gift for her "silly Jewish dad," who eschews typical gifts related to sports, golf, or technology.

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Leaving the Women’s Movement

Kara Jesella in Tablet · 20 May

Gloria Z. Greenfield, once a leader in the radical feminist movement, left the women's movement in 1983, citing the pervasive antisemitism she experienced as one of its leaders and publishers.

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I Decided To Date A Biracial Guy

Chabad.org · 19 May

This podcast episode explores the personal experiences and cultural dynamics involved when someone from a Jewish background decides to date a biracial individual.

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How a Baptist Girl Became a Chabad Rebbetzin

Chabad.org · 18 May

Eliana's spiritual journey from a Baptist upbringing to becoming a Chabad Rebbetzin illustrates a profound transformation rooted in self-discovery and cross-cultural exploration.

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It looks like a kaffiyeh, but this pro-Israel influencer wants you to wear a sudra

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 17 May

Rudy Rochman, a pro-Israel influencer, is on a mission to revive the sudra, a traditional Middle Eastern Jewish garment, as a symbol of Jewish identity and pride.

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Jewish Actress Jackie Tohn Reveals Her BRCA1 Diagnosis on the Today Show

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 15 May

Jackie Tohn, a celebrated Jewish actress, recently revealed her BRCA1 genetic mutation diagnosis on the Today Show, highlighting a significant health issue affecting Ashkenazi Jewish communities.

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1912 Yiddish operetta tackles class conflict and women’s rights

Jon Kalish in Forward · 13 May

"Khantshe in Amerike," a landmark 1912 Yiddish operetta, returns to the stage, exploring themes such as class conflict, women's rights, and gender fluidity through its protagonist, who defies societal norms by working as a male chauffeur.

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Israeli report on ‘systematic’ Oct. 7 sexual violence seeks to shift debate from denial to accountability

Deborah Danan in Forward · 13 May

The new Israeli report by the Civil Commission on Oct. 7 Crimes presents exhaustive documentation of sexual violence as a deliberate strategy during the Hamas-led attacks, aiming to shift the debate from denial to accountability.

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I won’t hide my Judaism to belong to the punk scene I love

Sara Lim in JTA · 12 May

In this personal narrative, Sara Lim explores the intersection between Judaism and punk rock culture, drawing on her experiences in the New Jersey punk scene.

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The labyrinths we navigate

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 May

Rachel Gildiner, executive director of SRE Network, explores how Jewish organizations can foster safer, more equitable environments by making systemic inequities visible and addressing them.

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5050 Initiative Looks to Reverse Decline of Women in the Knesset

Maayan Hoffman in Hadassah · 7 May

The 5050 Initiative, founded by gender equity activist Yael Yechieli, is working to increase women's representation in the Israeli Knesset ahead of the upcoming elections.

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How to Become a Health Care Advocate

Rebecca Bloom in Hadassah · 6 May

Rebecca Bloom's career as a women's health advocate emerged from personal experiences with her mother's breast cancer and uncovering a family tragedy that highlighted the importance of advocacy over silence.

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Jamie Lee Curtis Just Used the Best Yiddish Word

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 May

Jamie Lee Curtis, renowned actress and daughter of Jewish singer Tony Curtis, creatively utilizes her Jewish heritage and Yiddish language to comment on societal issues.

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Beanie Feldstein Is Expecting Her First Child!

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 May

Beanie Feldstein and her wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts are joyfully expecting their first child, as they announced through a charming maternity photoshoot shared on Instagram.

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Women aren't equal citizens in Israel. But this week brought us closer than ever

Sara Sapadin in Forward · 1 May

Sara Sapadin highlights the historic achievements of gender equality within Israeli religious institutions as three women take the Chief Rabbinate's rabbinical exams following a Supreme Court ruling.

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A new documentary challenges stereotypes about Orthodox Jewish women — and their wigs

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 29 Apr

"Sheitel: Beauty in the Hidden," is a documentary by Lynda Medjuck-Suissa that delves into the cultural, religious, and personal significance of hair coverings among Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish women worldwide.

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Centering Survivors Starts With Us

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 29 Apr

In the wake of recurring news stories about sexual harm within the Jewish community, the author's organization, SVIVAH, emphasizes the need to shift focus onto the survivors rather than the perpetrators.

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Does Feminism Serve God?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 28 Apr

The article explores the tension between feminist advocacy for gender equality and traditional Jewish religious practices, specifically the role of women serving as rabbis.

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Jewish Identity Beyond the Surface

Jewdicious · 28 Apr

Grazi Lee-Sultana explores the complexities of Jewish identity, emphasizing that identity cannot be confined to simplistic racial or cultural categories such as "white, privileged, and Jewish."

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A day of reckoning and renewal at the Rabbinate

eJewishPhilanthropy · 28 Apr

A monumental moment unfolded as a group of dedicated Jewish women took a stand for equality within Israel's Orthodox religious establishment by attempting to take the Chief Rabbinate's exams.

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Anti-racism isn’t morality. It’s a power play.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 24 Apr

Vanessa Berg discusses how anti-racism frameworks often fail to consistently address Jewish identity and experiences.

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Jake Reiner’s Reflection About His Parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, Is Moving and Heartbreaking

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 24 Apr

Jake Reiner reflects on the tragic loss of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, in a heartfelt Substack post.

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Challenges to Morality by LGBTQ Advocacy

Emes Ve-Emunah · 24 Apr

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg's discussion on transgenderism within the Jewish community touches on complex issues of identity and religious law.

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In Solidarity, I Wear a Kippah Every Day

Steve Siporin in Tablet · 24 Apr

Steve Siporin reflects on his evolving relationship with wearing a kippah, initially resisted in his youth due to cultural stereotypes and a desire for unrestricted freedom.

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Poetry: “Supernova”

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 21 Apr

Alix Rosenfeld's poem "Supernova," featured on Lilith Online, uses evocative metaphors to address themes of violence against women and the destruction of their autonomy.

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