Gender/Identity

"Goyhood" is Reuven Fenton's debut novel following the lives of twin brothers David and Marty Belkin from adolescence in New Moab, Georgia to middle age, where their divergent paths culminate in a road trip revealing family secrets.
The author reflects on their struggles with self-image and beauty standards, having been told they weren't conventionally pretty as a teenager.
American artist Judy Chicago is showcasing her largest solo exhibition in London, focusing on her Jewish heritage and feminist perspective that challenge the traditional narratives in art and history.
"Queen of the Deuce" is a documentary celebrating the life of Chelly Wilson, a Sephardi Jewish woman who owned a chain of porn theaters in 1970s New York City.
The Family First Inbox, Issue 895, features various reader responses and articles addressing personal struggles and healing journeys.
The video explores Sara's journey of discovering her Judaism at Columbia University amidst a challenging environment including violent threats, gaslighting, exclusion, and betrayal after October 7th.
Lucy Biggers, a former social media producer, reflects on her role in promoting the "omnicause" through viral content creation, where various social justice issues were bundled together for maximum impact.
The text discusses the story of Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai and the women in his life: his mother (Eishet Yohai), wife (Eishet Shimon), and daughter-in-law (Eishet Elazar).
The UJA-Federation of New York's recent Jewish population survey lacked questions about Chabad's involvement among Metro NYC Jews, despite Chabad's considerable growth and impact.
Jay Prosser, in "Loving Strangers: A Camphorwood Chest, a Legacy, a Son Returns," recounts his journey of exploring his mixed-race, British-Asian Jewish identity through the treasures of his family's camphorwood chest.
A Jewish person seeking advice in a column called A Bintel Brief describes running into exes at their synagogue, feeling uncomfortable sharing the space.
The author discusses the importance of creating a culture of learning for women in Torah study, particularly in Gemara and Talmud, similar to the vibrant environment commonly found among male learners in Jewish houses of study.
"Now You See Us" is an exhibition at the Tate featuring works by women artists from 1520-1920 who defied societal norms by pursuing professional artistic careers despite facing discrimination.
Nellie Bowles' "Morning After the Revolution" discusses the failures and absurdities of progressive movements following George Floyd's killing, critiquing aspects of wokeism like performative activism and inconsistent ideologies.
The text discusses concerns over the teaching of gender and sexuality in Jewish educational settings, including references to the existence of multiple genders, the intersection of gender ideology and Jewish life, and the influence of organizations like KeshetUK.
Noah Feldman's book "To Be a Jew Today" delves into the complexities of Jewish identity, moving beyond denominational labels to explore four distinct Jewish attitudes towards God: Traditionalists, Evolutionists, Progressives, and Godless Jews.
The video delves into Rochel's emotional journey of overcoming infertility struggles and the tragic loss of one of her twins, finding strength and faith along the way.
Shevy Lowinger, a mother initially working from home, unexpectedly became a doula after attending a training session and subsequently assisting a friend during labor.
The text humorously discusses applying the Social Justice Playbook to support Jews.
"The Scrolls of Deborah" by Esther Goldenberg is a feminist reimagining of biblical stories, focusing on matriarch Rebekah and her nursemaid Deborah.
A group of second-grade Jewish girls from Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in Chicago embarked on a remarkable advocacy trip to Washington.
Hadassah has launched the global campaign "End The Silence" to bring attention to the weaponization of sexual violence by Hamas, with over 130,000 people and 116 organizations signing a letter to the UN Secretary-General demanding an unbiased investigation.
Yael Dayan, the daughter of Israeli military leader Moshe Dayan, passed away at the age of 85.
The essay argues that there is no progressive case for Palestinians due to the unprogressive nature of the Palestinian movement, which is depicted as violent, misogynistic, homophobic, and antidemocratic.
In the late 1960s, a pivotal moment in the women's rights movement took place at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan when women were barred from dining at the Oak Room.

Top authors in Gender/Identity

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account_boxJulia Gergely
account_boxCindy Scarr
account_boxBeth Harpaz
account_boxMira Fox
account_boxLior Zaltzman
account_boxRachel Kohn
account_boxLouis Keene
account_boxRuth Marks Eglash
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