Gender/Identity

How Biden embodies Jewish concepts of strength — while Trump makes a mockery of them

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 23 Jul

The article discusses how Joe Biden embodies Jewish concepts of strength through humility, integrity, and putting values over self-interest, contrasting it with Donald Trump's display of weakness through vulgar and adolescent behavior.

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Time of Need

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul

Sari, dealing with grief and emotional turmoil, seeks solace in her therapy sessions with Aliza, finding the safe space calming and beneficial despite occasional emotional outbursts.

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Binding Myself in Prayer

Christine Benvenuto in Hadassah · 22 Jul

The article discusses the author's personal journey of wrapping tefillin, a traditional Jewish ritual typically observed by men, but in her case, taken on by herself and her daughter.

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Are We About to Get a Jewish First Gentleman?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 22 Jul

Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris's husband, has embraced his role as a Jewish figure in the spotlight, being the potential first Jewish First Gentleman if Harris becomes President.

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After Hysteria

Lilith · 22 Jul

The text explores the forgotten history of Jewish women involved in sex trafficking in the late 19th century, focusing on Bertha Pappenheim, also known as Anna O., who was a prominent figure in Freud's psychoanalytic studies.

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Treva Silverman, Joke Whisperer

Gwydion Suilebhan and Steven Gimbel in Moment · 22 Jul

Treva Silverman, a trailblazing writer who played a major role in reshaping television comedy, particularly during the era of rising divorce rates in America, is celebrated for her groundbreaking work on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."

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Who’s Counting: Chapter 7

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Jul

In Chapter 7 of "Who's Counting," the protagonist grapples with the intimidating prospect of attending high school orientation, feeling unprepared and overwhelmed by the social challenges ahead.

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Meet the teenaged girl who read the Talmud in two-and-a-half years

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 19 Jul

Elke Bentley, an 18-year-old musician heading to Harvard University, made an extraordinary achievement by reading the entire Talmud in just two-and-a-half years, typically a seven-and-a-half-year endeavor known as Daf Yomi.

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Barney Greengrass, popular UWS deli, collaborates with an unlikely partner: Nordstrom

Julia Gergely in JTA · 19 Jul

Nordstrom, the department store, has teamed up with iconic Jewish deli Barney Greengrass in a joint advertising campaign as part of Nordstrom's For Everything New York campaign.

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Teenaged girl read the Talmud five years faster than it usually takes

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 19 Jul

Elke Bentley, an 18-year-old musician heading to Harvard University, completed reading the Babylonian Talmud within just two-and-a-half years, much faster than the typical seven-and-a-half year Daf Yomi cycle.

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She's married to the king of futzing. Now that he's retired, should he do more housework?

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 19 Jul

A woman writes to a column seeking advice about her retired husband not sharing household chores adequately, describing him as the "king of futzing."

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Other Positions Are Possible

Bonjour Chai · 19 Jul

The episode discusses the recent passing of sexual education pioneer Dr. Ruth Westheimer and explores her enduring influence on public sex education within Jewish and broader communities.

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Jewish WNBA Icon Sue Bird is Now a Barbie

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 Jul

WNBA legend Sue Bird, who is Jewish on her father's side and an Israeli citizen since 2006, has been transformed into a Barbie doll as part of Mattel's Role Models line.

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This horror movie stars a Jewish grandma from Brooklyn. A sweet little old lady she’s not

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 18 Jul

Rebecca Cielinski, after being sidelined by a foot injury, decided to create a horror movie featuring her grandmother, Iris Wachs, portraying her in a dark and comical light.

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I’m That Mom Who Didn’t Download the Camp Photo App

Mara Bragg in Kveller · 18 Jul

A mother shares her experience of not downloading the summer camp photo app to reduce her phone attachment while her son is away at an unplugged camp.

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How New York's male Jewish intellectuals are still shaping our politics and culture (for better and worse)

Yael Friedman in Forward · 17 Jul

A new documentary, "How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer," as well as two books, "Write Like A Man" by Ronnie Grinberg and "The Freaks Came Out to Write" by Tricia Romano, delve into the ongoing influence of male Jewish intellectuals in shaping American politics and culture, particularly in defining secular Jewish American masculinity after WWII.

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I’m a Jewish Grandparent Who Writes About Sex. Dr. Ruth Led the Way.

Shira Dicker in Kveller · 17 Jul

The author reflects on the influence of Dr. Ruth Westheimer on her life and work as a Jewish grandparent who writes about sex.

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I Learned About Grief from My Dad

Jewdicious · 17 Jul

Debbie Weiss reflects on her experience of grief and resilience, learning from her father Morton who became a single parent after her mother's death.

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Book Review | Love and Fear Drove a Dogged TV Pioneer

Gloria Levitas in Moment · 17 Jul

Barbara Walters, a trailblazing TV broadcaster, faced personal challenges driven by her family background, including financial instability linked to her father and responsibility for her mentally challenged sister.

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Book Review | Love and Fear Drove a Dogged TV Pioneer

Gloria Levitas in Moment · 17 Jul

Barbara Walters, a trailblazing figure in TV news broadcasting, broke through the industry's glass ceiling without actively participating in the feminist movement.

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Manipulated

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Jul

The author recounts a personal experience of being manipulated by someone named Chaya, who portrayed themselves as a needy victim in order to exploit the author's kindness.

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Dr. Ruth Westheimer’s Life Is Already a Blessing

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 15 Jul

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a renowned sex therapist and Holocaust survivor, passed away at age 96, leaving a lasting impact on American society.

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The Media WON’T SHOW this… (God Saved Her)

Chabad.org · 15 Jul

Chana reacts to a story of a woman's miraculous escape from the Nazis, highlighting a perspective not often portrayed in mainstream media.

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As They Are

Agnieszka Traczewska in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

Photographer Roman Vishniac's iconic images of prewar European Jews mainly featured men and boys, shaping the Orthodox Jewish imagery.

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Portrait of an Artist “Like Buttah”

Samantha Pickette in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

Barbra Streisand's memoir "My Name Is Barbra" delves into her lifelong pursuit of creative control, showcasing her dominance over albums, films, and concerts, culminating in a remarkable show business career as an actress-singer-writer-producer-director.

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