Gender/Identity

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.
Orthodox women activists are planning a sex strike to protest a husband's refusal to grant a religious divorce, leaving his wife unable to remarry under Jewish law.
Israeli actress Gal Gadot and her husband Yaron Varsano welcomed their fourth daughter, giving her the Hebrew name Ori, meaning "my light."
A young Israeli who was called up for reserve duty after the Oct. 7 terror attack in Israel reflects on the impact of his military service near the Lebanon border.
Rabbi Deborah Kahn-Harris offers a fresh perspective on the Book of Ruth in her book "Polyamory and Reading the Book of Ruth," suggesting that the relationships in the story exemplify loving and supportive polyamorous households rather than traditional monogamy.
This podcast episode delves into the life of Bertha Pappenheim, also known as Sigmund Freud's Anna O, a Jewish woman who defied societal norms and overcame her diagnosis to become a pioneering advocate for women's rights and a significant influence in the field of psychoanalysis.
The UN's Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict released a report detailing the rapes and torture of Israeli women near Gaza on Oct. 7 by Hamas, with ongoing concerns for hostages still held in Gaza facing similar abuses.
Eve Rosenbaum, the assistant general manager of the Baltimore Orioles, has been a dedicated fan of the team since childhood.
On International Women's Day, Megan Gittoes reflects on the horrific sexual violence suffered by Israeli women at the hands of Hamas during the October 7 massacre.
A recent UN report highlights the rapes and sexual violence committed by Hamas, pointing out a disturbing silence from women's organizations regarding these crimes against Jewish women, despite their usual advocacy against such violence.
The author reflects on past Mother's Days when they would shower their late mother with cards, chocolates, and flowers, a tradition now altered by their mother's recent passing.
Judith Butler, a prominent academic known for their work on gender, recently caused controversy for describing the October 7 uprising as an act of armed resistance, sparking criticism that they support Hamas.
The UN recently confirmed that Israeli women experienced sexual violence on Oct. 7, despite ongoing skepticism and conspiracy theories surrounding these reports.
Gen Xia Ye Slosberg's poem "You See Me" explores the dehumanizing stereotypes faced by Asians, Latinx, and Black individuals in a white supremacist society and the Jewish community.
The issue of women finding mentors and support systems post-seminary is discussed, highlighting the challenges some face in seeking guidance and advice.
In this piece, a young woman reflects on her struggle with maintaining modesty by keeping her hair covered according to Jewish tradition, especially in the presence of her grandfather (Zeidy).
Laurie Shelton shares her experiences of forming deep connections with elderly individuals, particularly Jewish grandmothers, through volunteer work and companionship.
A United Nations report released in response to sexual violence during Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7 validated Israeli claims of rape and assault, with reasonable grounds to believe that conflict-related sexual violence occurred that day and continued with hostages taken to Gaza.
Fran Drescher and Barbra Streisand, two iconic Jewish women from Queens and Brooklyn, respectively, had a magical conversation covering acting, directing, feminism, and more.
Diane Flacks, a theatre artist, explores the themes of divorce, motherhood, and the influence of Jewish guilt in her recent solo show, Guilt (A Love Story).
Moving Traditions has discovered that many Jewish teens feel unequipped or hesitant to discuss Israel due to a lack of knowledge about its complex history or fear of judgment for their opinions.
This personal narrative explores the author's journey as an African American Jew navigating identity and acceptance within the Jewish community.
Noa Girls, a charity supporting young Jewish women with mental health struggles, faces a dilemma regarding International Women's Day due to the lack of support for Jewish women in light of recent events of sexual assault in Israel.
Joseph Kaplan, a retired attorney and Modern Orthodox intellectual, offers a collection of writings spanning over half a century in "A Passionate Writing Life."
Yael Sherer, an Israeli journalist, filmmaker, and policy-maker, is a leading advocate for survivors of sexual violence through her organization, Survivors of Sexual Violence Advocacy Group (SSVAG).

Top authors in Gender/Identity

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account_boxJulia Gergely
account_boxCindy Scarr
account_boxMira Fox
account_boxLior Zaltzman
account_boxRachel Kohn
account_boxJackie Hajdenberg
account_boxLouis Keene
account_boxLux Alptraum
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