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The Connelly Theater in New York, owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, has banned a play based on Abby Stein's memoir, "Becoming Eve," about her journey ...

Vanessa Feltz, a prominent British broadcaster, offers an unfiltered look at her life in her autobiography "Vanessa Bares All," despite initially resisting t...

Shirel Golan, a survivor of the October 7 Nova festival massacre in Israel, tragically died by suicide, highlighting the severe mental health toll on survivo...

Ateres High, a Charedi girls' school in Gateshead, has raised concerns with Ofsted over what it perceives as an excessive focus on its relationship and sex e...

Lili Rosen's one-woman play, "The Second Circumcision of Lili Rosen," vividly portrays her journey of gender transition and her complex relationship with her...

Exploring gender and cultural stereotypes in media, this humorous critique envisions a rom-com starring a "hot" female rabbi, subverting traditional portraya...

Az Nashir: We Will Sing Again is a newly compiled women's prayer book, edited by Shira Lankin Sheps, Anne Gordon, and Rachel Sharansky Danziger. The antholog...

Israeli playwright Gur Piepskovitz, who has lived in London since 2014, drew on his personal experiences for his latest play, "Earworm," a unique LGBTQ+ anti...

Cindy Scarr's story, "Out of Focus: Chapter 1," captures a relatable moment in the life of a Jewish mother grappling with the daily challenges of managing AD...

Phyllis Greenberger's book "Sex Cells: The Fight to Overcome Bias and Discrimination in Women's Healthcare" serves as a call to action for more equitable hea...

Reflecting on a past trauma, a woman confronts a respected rabbi who once manipulated her teenage self into an inappropriate relationship under the guise of ...

Charlotte Goode, a 97-year-old advocate from Albany, California, discusses her lifelong dedication to supporting women and children in need. Inspired by her ...

The Netflix hit "Nobody Wants This," featuring a romance between a sexy rabbi and a non-Jewish podcaster, has received strong reviews but has elicited backla...

Jewish women experiencing breast cancer share their stories through a collection of essays, highlighting the multifaceted personal and community impacts of t...

Jessica Evins captures the multifaceted experience of Jewish motherhood in her poignant poem, emphasizing the blend of the mundane and the profound in daily ...

Elissa Strauss shares her evolving perception of the Torah's tale of Abraham and Isaac as a mother, revealing new insights about the intersection of spiritua...

The episode explores how the Reform Movement's commitment to inclusivity has shaped modern Judaism, examining the milestones that have made Reform Judaism a ...

Emmi Polansky shares her intensely personal journey of finding agency and optimism as a young single mother after her marriage abruptly ended, illustrating a...

Laura Jane Foley, known as the Sensual Soul Stylist, uses style as a vital form of self-care to help women reconnect with themselves post-motherhood. Her Ins...

Marina Gerner's book, "The Vagina Business," aims to destigmatize women’s health and promote innovative solutions to underfunded medical issues such as menop...

Cindy Scarr reflects on her experience growing up without her mother and the lasting impact of that loss on her life. Her mother, a beloved community figure ...

In the wake of the October 7 conflict, Jewish queer individuals are facing increased tension and alienation in dating scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ ...

Navigating the intersection of LGBTQ identities and Halacha, this piece discusses the challenges faced by the Orthodox Jewish community in accepting gay and ...

The article delves into the controversial use of the word "shiksa," particularly in the context of the new Netflix show "Nobody Wants This." Originally inten...

Chaya Baumgarten, founder-editor of Valour magazine, is transforming frum fashion by bridging the gap between modesty and style without sacrificing individua...

Antonia Mitchell shares a deeply personal narrative of grappling with the stillbirth of her daughter, Shoshana, and the unexpected solace she found in Jewish...

The article "Dear Shadchan" by Cindy Scarr features a personal letter from a young Jewish woman addressing societal pressures to marry at a young age within ...

In light of the tragic deaths of Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller due to Georgia's restrictive abortion laws, Rabba Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez emphasize...

Amy Salman reflects on the profound loss of her mother at a young age and how it shaped her life's trajectory. Her story is one of grief, transformation, and...

Will Self's novel "Elaine" explores the life of its titular character, Elaine Rosenbloom, in 1950s Ithaca, New York, drawing on autobiographical elements fro...

Bryna Jocheved Levy explores the transformative impact of women's involvement in Torah study across Jewish communities today. The evolution from a basic hala...

At a brunch during the Democratic National Convention, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, a California assembly member, embraced the term "Momala" for Vice President Kamal...

Sun Mee Chomet shares her poignant journey as a Korean adoptee raised in a Jewish family, experiencing both acceptance and discrimination. Through her one-pe...

Leah Kiser, a 55-year-old bookkeeper from Lexington, Kentucky, shares her concerns about the potential re-election of Donald Trump in an interview for Moment...

Set against the backdrop of traditional Jewish values, this narrative captures a moment of growth in a young Orthodox Jewish couple's first year of marriage,...

Influencer Ellie Zeiler, known for her jet-setting and lifestyle content to over 20 million followers, has recently relocated to Jerusalem and shifted the fo...

Marco Roth's article explores the novels 'The Coin' by Yasmin Zaher and 'The Scream' by Mayaan Eitan, which delve into the existential disorientation of youn...

Noah Rinsky, inspired by his childhood experiences in Orthodox Jewish settings, has transformed his fascination with "Old Jewish Men" (OJM) into a vibrant so...

Gila Fine, a lecturer at the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem, presents a new perspective on Talmudic tales about women in her book "The Madwoman in the Rabbi's...

The article addresses the struggle of LGBTQ+ Jews within Orthodox communities, focusing on the need for genuine allyship to foster inclusivity and protection...

Judith Butler, once critical of both gender voluntarism and essentialism, has shifted her stance towards accepting the mainstream view that combines features...

Malky Berkowitz, an Orthodox Jewish woman who had been unable to obtain a get, or religious divorce, from her estranged husband for four years, finally recei...

Lynda Dullop, inspired by her own experience of losing her mother at 15, has launched a support forum for Jewish women who have lost their mothers. After tra...

Sruli Fruchter shares her transformative journey from mainstream feminist ideals to becoming a Hasidic feminist, inspired by Chabad philosophy and the teachi...

Emet Marwell, now 28, recently celebrated a unique bar mitzvah ceremony at Temple Shalom in Maryland, where he had his bat mitzvah 14 years prior. This cerem...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin has emerged as a prominent figure representing hostage families, known for her eloquence and unwavering faith during her son's ordeal w...

Jessica Elisheva Emerson's novel, "Olive Days," presents a captivating exploration of the tension between duty and desire within the framework of a Modern Or...

This article discusses the recent events of October 7th and the way sexual violence has been used as a weapon against Israeli women by Hamas fighters during ...

The article from Kveller explores the complexities and personal decisions involved in choosing a name for a Jewish child in the context of rising antisemitis...

This article, part of JTA's Teen Journalism Fellowship, explores the personal journey of a young Jewish songwriter who finds inspiration in Jewish musicians ...