Future of Jewish
Anti-racism isn’t morality. It’s a power play.
24 Apr
Vanessa Berg discusses how anti-racism frameworks often fail to consistently address Jewish identity and experiences. While anti-racism aims to oppose discri...
24 Apr
Kveller
Jake Reiner’s Reflection About His Parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, Is Moving and Heartbreaking
24 Apr
Jake Reiner reflects on the tragic loss of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, in a heartfelt Substack post. As he approaches his first birthday without the...
24 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah
Challenges to Morality by LGBTQ Advocacy
24 Apr
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg's discussion on transgenderism within the Jewish community touches on complex issues of identity and religious law. He recounts consulti...
24 Apr
Tablet
In Solidarity, I Wear a Kippah Every Day
24 Apr
Steve Siporin reflects on his evolving relationship with wearing a kippah, initially resisted in his youth due to cultural stereotypes and a desire for unres...
24 Apr
Lilith
Poetry: “Supernova”
21 Apr
Alix Rosenfeld's poem "Supernova," featured on Lilith Online, uses evocative metaphors to address themes of violence against women and the destruction of the...
21 Apr
Forward
Lena Dunham's new memoir is the most millennial thing ever
21 Apr
Lena Dunham's memoir 'Famesick' epitomizes millennial sensibilities, presenting an introspective journey through fame, personal struggles, and public critiqu...
21 Apr
JTA
Confronting Wexner-Epstein ties, alumni of Jewish leadership programs launch new survivor fund
21 Apr
Alumni of Jewish leadership programs funded by Leslie Wexner have launched a new initiative, the ASHRU Fund, to support survivors of sexual violence, in resp...
21 Apr
Kveller
Natalie Portman Is Expecting Her Third Child
20 Apr
Natalie Portman, the acclaimed Jewish actress who originally hails from Israel, is expecting her third child. This will be her first child with partner Tangu...
20 Apr
Kveller
Amanda Peet on How Being Jewish Helped Her Deal with Her Cancer Diagnosis
17 Apr
Amanda Peet shares how her Jewish upbringing influenced her approach to navigating personal challenges, including her breast cancer diagnosis and the loss of...
17 Apr
The Free Press
Don’t Blame the Girlboss. Plus . . .
17 Apr
The Free Press's coverage highlights the ongoing cultural debate about women's roles in society, focusing on the "girlboss" trope within the context of Ameri...
17 Apr
Chabad.org
Why I Don't Sing In Front Of Men
15 Apr
In a podcast episode from Chabad.org, the speaker likely addresses personal and religious reasons for not singing in front of men, a practice rooted in Jewis...
15 Apr
Jewdicious
'SABBATH QUEEN': What Does It Mean To Be a Jew?
13 Apr
Sandi DuBowski's documentary, "SABBATH QUEEN," explores the complex journey of Amichai Lau-Lavie, a gay man from an Orthodox Israeli family with a history of...
13 Apr
JTA
On conversion therapy, American law and Jewish law are moving in different directions
10 Apr
Daphne Lazar Price discusses the divergence between American law and Jewish law regarding conversion therapy, particularly in light of a recent U.S. Supreme ...
10 Apr
Forward
How two advice columnists with the same name counseled, comforted and inspired millions of women
9 Apr
Les Deux Marcelles, Marcelle Auclair and Marcelle Sgal, are celebrated pioneer advice columnists whose work in postwar France inspired countless women to cha...
9 Apr
Lilith
Forgotten Feminism: Poland in the 1930s
7 Apr
This piece explores the often-overlooked feminist history in 1930s Poland, focusing on Jewish women who played significant roles in resistance efforts during...
7 Apr
Forward
This isn't Barbra Streisand's 'Yentl' — it isn't I.B. Singer's either
3 Apr
The Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's new stage adaptation of "Yentl," running at London's Marylebone Theatre, offers a fresh and complex take on Isaac Bashevis Sing...
3 Apr
Forward
Jewish communities can help save trans lives — here's how
31 Mar
In light of increasing legislation targeting transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people across the United States, over 1,000 Jewish spiritual leaders have s...
31 Mar
Tablet
Feminism’s Jewish Problem
30 Mar
Nicole Lampert discusses Phyllis Chesler's observations on the fracture within modern feminism over Zionism and antisemitism. Chesler, a veteran feminist act...
30 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
Ordaining Women for the Rabbinate
26 Mar
The piece discusses the challenges faced by Rabba Sara Hurwitz in her efforts to gain acceptance for female ordination within Orthodox Judaism. Despite her a...
26 Mar
Tablet
Pram Anxiety
26 Mar
Sheila Yasmin Marikar reflects on the anxiety surrounding the decision to have children as a writer, articulating the fear that it could hinder her career pr...
26 Mar
Kveller
Sofia Richie Grainge Gave Son Beautiful Name Following Jewish Tradition
25 Mar
Sofia Richie Grainge and her husband Elliot Grainge recently welcomed their first son, Henry Cecil Grainge, continuing their practice of honoring Jewish nami...
25 Mar
JTA
Women have won the right to sit for Israel’s rabbinical exams. It’s a victory — but to what end?
25 Mar
Israeli women have won the right to sit for rabbinical exams, marking a significant step toward gender equality in religious leadership within Orthodoxy. Rab...
25 Mar
Forward
We need to talk about New Jersey's Jewish master of literature. No, not that one
20 Mar
This piece contrasts the literary legacies of two New Jersey-born American Jewish writers, Philip Roth and Judy Blume. While Roth is often celebrated as a se...
20 Mar
Hadassah
Letters to the Editor: Menopause and ‘Nobody Wants This’
16 Mar
This collection of letters to the editor in Hadassah Magazine covers a diverse range of topics, reflecting issues of Jewish identity and broader societal con...
16 Mar
MomentMag
Finding Joy after Embracing the Ordinary & Messiness of Life with Annabelle Gurwitch and Sarah Brege
4 Mar
Actress and author Annabelle Gurwitch discusses her new memoir, "The End of My Life Is Killing Me: The Unexpected Joys of a Cancer Slacker," with Moment Edit...
4 Mar
Lilith
Her Name is Vashti
3 Mar
The piece re-examines the Purim story through the lens of Vashti's refusal rather than Esther's bravery, drawing parallels between the ancient tale and moder...
3 Mar
Hadassah
In Every Generation, Defiant Women Rise to Redeem the Jews
3 Mar
In this piece, Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll explores the enduring legacy and contemporary roles of Jewish women as heroines and redeemers. Reflecting on historica...
3 Mar
Chabad.org
Meet The Woman Behind An INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE
2 Mar
The video discusses the achievements of a remarkable Jewish woman who has become the driving force behind an international magazine. Her journey highlights t...
2 Mar
Future of Jewish
This Israeli woman just made history.
27 Feb
Lieutenant Commander Resh has made history by becoming the first female commander of an Israeli Saar 4.5-class missile boat, marking a significant milestone ...
27 Feb
Hadassah
Hadassah Steps Up For Women’s Reproductive Rights
25 Feb
Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, has significantly increased its advocacy efforts for women's reproductive rights in response to the 20...
25 Feb
Hadassah
Jewish Women Mobilize For Reproductive Rights
25 Feb
Jewish women in Alabama are organizing to confront the impact of restrictive reproductive laws that complicate IVF treatments and broader reproductive health...
25 Feb
Sapir
Queers for Zion
25 Feb
"Queers for Zion" presents a provocative exploration of the relationship between the LGBTQ community and pro-Palestinian movements, particularly in the conte...
25 Feb
Sapir
Boyz II Mensches
25 Feb
This detailed exploration of modern masculinity, anchored in Jewish teachings and traditions, critiques the pervasive crisis of male disengagement in America...
25 Feb
Mishpacha
The Hills We’ll Die On
24 Feb
Cindy Scarr's witty article in Mishpacha Magazine focuses on the everyday annoyances that women encounter, revealing the intensity of their strong opinions o...
24 Feb
Mishpacha
Finding My Star
24 Feb
Cindy Scarr recounts the emotional challenges she faced driving her daughter to a special school for Jewish girls who have deviated from traditional religiou...
24 Feb
Kveller
Jack Hughes’ Jewish Mom, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, Is a Hockey Legend, Too
23 Feb
Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, the mother of NHL star Jack Hughes, is a celebrated figure in ice hockey, sharing in her family's Olympic triumph. Raised in a Jewish ...
23 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Shabbos Table Without the Mother
22 Feb
A recent advertisement in Mishpacha Magazine by the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation has sparked controversy for depicting a Shabbos table devoid of a mothe...
22 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
The IDF and Women in Combat
19 Feb
The article critiques the integration of women into combat roles within the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and broader issues within militaries such as the U.S...
19 Feb
Lilith
Barbara Zucker’s Art Revisits the Wet Nurse
19 Feb
Barbara Zucker's latest art exhibition and accompanying book, "The Second Oldest Profession: The Wet Nurse, Revered and Reviled," delve into the historical a...
19 Feb
JTA
With co-parenting on the rise in Israel, an advocate aims to export the model to American Jews
18 Feb
Co-parenting, a trend gaining traction in Israel, involves two individuals raising children together platonically without being romantic partners. Driven by ...
18 Feb
Mishpacha
Elevated Style: Effortless Staples
17 Feb
Exploring the elegance and practicality of everyday wardrobe essentials, Cindy Scarr curates a collection of versatile clothing staples that seamlessly combi...
17 Feb
Tablet
Jewish Mothers
16 Feb
Abigail Pogrebin hosts a roundtable discussion with Jewish mothers from various parts of the United States, exploring what contemporary Jewish motherhood loo...
16 Feb
Forward
Is there life after Lubavitch?
13 Feb
Schneur Zalman Newfield's memoir, "Brooklyn Odyssey," explores his personal journey from the Lubavitch Hasidic community to secular life. As a sociology prof...
13 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
Extremist Modesty as the New Normal
11 Feb
The article reflects on the drastic shift in the norms of Orthodox Jewish life from the early 1960s to the present, with a focus on gender segregation and mo...
11 Feb
Tablet
Letter to Mayor Mamdani
4 Feb
Masih Alinejad, a journalist and women's rights activist, addresses New York's newly elected Mayor Mamdani, criticizing his silence on women's oppression in ...
4 Feb
Mishpacha
If You Give Your Shadchan a Résumé
3 Feb
In a humorous exploration of the shidduch process, Cindy Scarr illustrates the often escalating demands placed on women seeking a match through a shadchan. W...
3 Feb
Sonya's Prep
Wigs biggest Secret 🤫
3 Feb
The practice of adding baby hair to wigs marks a significant innovation in wig design, bringing wigs closer in appearance to natural hair. This technique add...
3 Feb
Lilith
Joan Semmel’s Revolution in Nudes
2 Feb
Joan Semmel's retrospective at The Jewish Museum, titled "In the Flesh," showcases a powerful reclamation of the female form through her unique lens, challen...
2 Feb
Chabad.org
This Is What Real Women’s Power Looks Like
30 Jan
This video, produced by Chabad.org, explores the concept of women's empowerment through the lens of Jewish tradition and values. It delves into how Jewish wo...
30 Jan
Mishpacha
Eps 9. Stop Doubting Yourself: How to Know Your Strengths and Build Real Confidence
28 Jan
Rachelli Fried hosts therapist Chaya Taub on the "Good Vibes" podcast to explore methods for women to overcome self-doubt and discover genuine self-confidenc...
28 Jan