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Gender/Identity

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Hilkhot Nashim: A Cautious Revolution

Gila Bieler-Hoch in Lehrhaus · 24 Mar 2019

"Hilkhot Nashim" is a publication by the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA) that aims to dispel misconceptions about women's obligations in Jewish ritual practice and encourages increased observance.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

Ungoverning the Western Wall

Yuval Jobani in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Mar 2019

The last thirty years have seen ongoing tensions at the Western Wall between Women of the Wall, advocating for women's prayer rights, and haredi Jews resisting changes to traditional practices.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Swiping Right: Ep. 173

Unorthodox · 14 Mar 2019

This episode of "Unorthodox" features interviews with dating app ghostwriter Meredith Golden and married comedians Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini, discussing matchmaking in the digital age and interfaith marriage dynamics.

0 Gender/Identity Philosophy

Us and Them: Is There Any Way Out?

Tel Aviv Review · 18 Feb 2019

Psychologist Nurit Novis-Deutsch suggests that individuals who possess a multifaceted identity are more likely to be tolerant towards those different from themselves, offering a potential solution to growing tribalism.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

If Your Wife Is Short, Bend Down and Hear Her Whisper: Rereading Tanur shel Akhnai

Miriam Gedwiser in Lehrhaus · 17 Feb 2019

In Miriam Gedwiser's essay about revisiting the story of the Oven of Akhnai in Jewish tradition, she explores how the narrative on Bava Metzia 59a-b offers a fresh perspective on gender roles, interpersonal relationships, and the balance between ethics and law.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Opinion | Anti-Semitic Environmentalism Is The Latest Social Justice Threat To Jews

Forward · 23 Jan 2019

Progressive spaces, including environmentalist and LGBTQ movements, are increasingly exhibiting anti-Semitic sentiments, creating challenges for Jewish individuals engaged in social justice causes.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Women’s March Adds 3 Jews To Steering Committee

Forward · 15 Jan 2019

The Women's March, amid accusations of anti-Semitism against its leaders, has formed a new steering committee for its upcoming event, featuring three Jewish activists - Abby Stein, Yavilah McCoy, and April Baskin.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Opinion | Are Jews White? American History Says It’s Complicated

Tema Smith in Forward · 9 Jan 2019

The article discusses the complex relationship between Jews and whiteness in America, exploring the issue of Jews being perceived as white or not.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Opinion | Can We Finally Admit That Jews Can Be Both White And Oppressed?

Forward · 9 Jan 2019

The author delves into the debate about whether European Jews should be considered white and discusses the complexities of Jewish identity and oppression.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

When Santa Lived Next Door

Elana Rabinowitz in Tablet · 24 Dec 2018

This reflection captures a Jewish individual's childhood experiences living next to a neighbor with elaborate Christmas decorations, including a display of Santa and his reindeer.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Annika Hernroth-Rothstein in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

Melanie Phillips' memoir "Guardian Angel" delves into her upbringing in postwar Britain, depicting a complex family dynamic where a strong but frail mother and a passive father shape her worldview.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Not Jewish: Shaving

Gary Shteyngart in Tablet · 17 Dec 2018

The author reflects on the act of shaving and its cultural significance, particularly in the Jewish and gentile communities.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Is the Women’s March Melting Down?

Leah McSweeney and Jacob Siegel in Tablet · 10 Dec 2018

A group of seven women initially came together after the 2016 election to organize what would become the Women's March, with the aim of including marginalized voices in leadership roles.

0 History Gender/Identity

Raising the Asmonean Banner

Karen Weisman in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Nov 2018

The text discusses the theme of navigating cultural identities and historical allegiances, highlighting the story of the York Massacre in 1190 and the poetry of Marion and Celia Moss from mid-19th-century England.

0 Food Gender/Identity

Recipes for Survival

Marya Zilberberg in Tablet · 29 Nov 2018

The author reflects on the significance of preparing traditional Jewish recipes, particularly latkes, using a cookbook inherited from a Conservative congregation in Providence.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Jacob’s Silence and the Rape of Dinah

Ari Silbermann in Lehrhaus · 22 Nov 2018

The article explores the story of Jacob's daughter, Dinah, who is raped in Shechem, leading to a violent retaliation by her brothers, Simeon and Levi.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

No, Rabbi, Orthodox Women Are Not Safer

Talya Jankovits in Tablet · 22 Oct 2018

The response challenges Rabbi Avi Shafran's article claiming that Orthodox women are safer due to gender halachot, highlighting the prevalence of sexual abuse and harassment in Orthodox communities.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Not Jewish: Hunting

Kinky Friedman in Tablet · 22 Oct 2018

The author discusses the avocation of hunting, claiming it to be a non-Jewish activity, and reflects on the Jewish perspective on hunting.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Opinion | Stop Pretending Modesty Can Prevent Sexual Assault

Forward · 19 Oct 2018

The article challenges the idea that modesty can prevent sexual assault, discussing perspectives from various religious backgrounds like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

93Queen: The New Eishes Hayil, Woman of Valor

Na'amit Sturm Nagel in Lehrhaus · 18 Oct 2018

"93Queen" is a documentary that follows Judge Ruchie Freier's journey in establishing Ezras Nashim, the first all-women Hasidic ambulance corps, amidst opposition from the traditional Hasidic community and challenges in straddling gender roles.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Neighborhood Watch: Ep. 154

Unorthodox · 18 Oct 2018

This episode of Unorthodox explores the groundbreaking work of Ruchie Freier, founder of Ezras Nashim, the first all-female volunteer ambulance corps in New York City, and subject of the documentary '93Queen.'

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Neighborhood Watch: Ep. 154

Unorthodox · 18 Oct 2018

In this episode of Unorthodox, the focus is on Ruchie Freier, the founder of Ezras Nashim, the first all-female volunteer ambulance in NYC established by Hasidic women in Brooklyn.

0 Gender/Identity Jewish Law

A Safer Space for Women in Orthodox Judaism’s Rules for Sex

Avi Shafran in Tablet · 17 Oct 2018

The text discusses the #MeToo movement's impact on societal attitudes towards the treatment of women, highlighting the prevalence of sexual abuse and objectification in modern culture.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Nishmat HaBayit: A Window into the Successes of Yoatzot Halacha

Ezra Y. Schwartz in Lehrhaus · 15 Oct 2018

"Nishmat HaBayit" is a significant book authored by Yoatzot Halacha from Nishmat that focuses on Jewish family purity laws, particularly Hilkhot Niddah.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

The “Jewesses Packing Heat” Edition

Promised Podcast · 11 Oct 2018

In this episode of the Promised Podcast, discussions range from the challenges of aging alone among Israeli elderly to the complex perceptions of Jewish women, particularly those in the military, including the controversial issue of a Girls-of-the IDF pinup calendar.