Forward
At a seder by and for trans Jews, guests define liberation for themselves
11 Apr
A unique Passover seder held in Brooklyn celebrated the intersection of Jewish and trans identities by blending traditional rituals with inclusivity and crea...
11 Apr
Mishpacha
Tress Test
8 Apr
The article explores the challenges faced by Orthodox Jewish women in purchasing sheitels, a process fraught with emotional, financial, and logistical risks ...
8 Apr
Moment
Who Is Laura Loomer?
4 Apr
Laura Loomer, a controversial political figure, is known for her extreme right-wing views and self-identification as a white advocate and Islamophobe. Despit...
4 Apr
JTA
Transgender rabbi Abby Stein’s coming-out story takes the spotlight in a new play
3 Apr
Abby Chava Stein, the first openly transgender female rabbi from a Hasidic background, is the subject of "Becoming Eve," a new play adapted from her memoir. ...
3 Apr
JTA
Display honoring Jewish women graduates of naval academy removed ahead of Hegseth visit
3 Apr
The U.S. Naval Academy temporarily removed a display honoring Jewish female graduates from its Jewish chapel ahead of a visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegse...
3 Apr
Sapir
Postcard from Melbourne
3 Apr
Malka Leifer's conviction for sexual assault marks a pivotal moment for Melbourne's Jewish community, showcasing its resilience and unity in handling a scand...
3 Apr
Forward
Rabbis revolt over LGBTQ+ club, exposing fight over queer acceptance at Yeshiva University
2 Apr
Yeshiva University's recent approval of an LGBTQ+ club following a landmark settlement has exposed deep divides within the Orthodox Jewish community regardin...
2 Apr
Forward
Frankfurt’s Jewish community launches its own sexual abuse hotline amid crises and pressure
28 Mar
Frankfurt's Jewish community has taken a significant step to address the issue of sexual abuse within its institutions by launching a third-party reporting a...
28 Mar
Forward
How two Jewish names — Kohen and Mira — are dividing red and blue states
27 Mar
The popularity of the Jewish names Kohen and Mira reflects intriguing cultural divisions in the United States, with Kohen trending in red states and Mira in ...
27 Mar
JTA
After announcing LGBTQ club, Yeshiva U president says Pride values ‘antithetical’ to the school
27 Mar
Yeshiva University's recent announcement to recognize a new LGBTQ group called Hareni has sparked controversy and debate within the Modern Orthodox community...
27 Mar
Future of Jewish
I refuse to be called a 'Jew of color.'
25 Mar
Mijal Bitton reflects on her discomfort with the label "Jew of color," arguing that it often undermines the complexity of Jewish identity by imposing America...
25 Mar
Jewdicious
Gloria Steinem, 91 Today, Still Fighting
25 Mar
Gloria Steinem, a trailblazer in American feminism, celebrates her 91st birthday. Although raised by a non-Jewish mother and Jewish father, her mother impart...
25 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
YU's Recognition of an LGBTQ Student Group
21 Mar
Yeshiva University has made the landmark decision to officially recognize an LGBTQ+ student group, Hareni, settling a long-standing lawsuit and marking a sig...
21 Mar
JTA
Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban
21 Mar
In a landmark decision, Yeshiva University has approved Hareni, a new club dedicated to supporting LGBTQ students, ending a contentious legal battle that had...
21 Mar
The Cholent
Live with Emily Alhadeff
20 Mar
Emily Alhadeff offers insightful perspectives on Jewish culture and identity through her writings on Substack, a platform where she shares her unique experie...
20 Mar
Forward
Abby Stein shows us the Hasidic Williamsburg she left behind
19 Mar
Abby Stein, a transgender activist and former member of the Hasidic community in Williamsburg, is the focus of a new play, "Becoming Eve," produced by the Ne...
19 Mar
Kveller
Jewish Model Karlie Kloss Expecting Third Baby With Josh Kushner
17 Mar
Supermodel Karlie Kloss and entrepreneur Joshua Kushner are expecting their third child together, joining siblings Levi and Elijah. Kloss, who converted to J...
17 Mar
Moment
The Woman at the Center of the Struggle for Israel’s Soul
17 Mar
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stands at the center of a significant political and legal struggle concerning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's...
17 Mar
Kveller
Gal Gadot’s Mother Saved Her Life
14 Mar
Gal Gadot, famous for her role as Wonder Woman, credits her mother Irit with saving her life following a severe medical crisis during her third pregnancy in ...
14 Mar
JTA
TikTok’s Murray Hill Boy lovingly parodies frat boys, finance bros and their Jewish moms
13 Mar
Max Cohen, known to his 200,000 TikTok followers as Murray Hill Boy, is gaining internet fame for his humorous depictions of Jewish culture, particularly thr...
13 Mar
Forward
A "dreadfully Jewish" new play tells the story of a Grindr hookup gone awry
12 Mar
"As Time Goes By," a new off-Broadway play by Danny Brown, explores the complexities of modern gay male dating against a backdrop of Manhattan and Jewish cul...
12 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
Gay Students and Yeshiva University
12 Mar
The presence of the YU Pride Alliance at Yeshiva University, an Orthodox Jewish institution, sparks significant controversy, illustrating the tension between...
12 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy
Increasing the light of gender equity in Adar
12 Mar
Rachel Gildiner reflects on the intersection of Women's History Month, Daylight Savings Time, and the Jewish month of Adar, emphasizing the call to increase ...
12 Mar
Lilith
Trans Bodies, “Mutilation,” and Jewish Tradition
11 Mar
In a reflection on trans identity and Jewish tradition, Laynie Soloman of SVARA examines the political challenges facing transgender people under the Trump a...
11 Mar
Adventures in Jewish Studies
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When Life’s a Drag: A Look into the History of Jews & Cross-Dressing
10 Mar
The episode explores the relationship between Jews and the cross-dressing traditions, exemplified by Purim celebrations, and how these practices have influen...
10 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy
Reaching our true potential: 7 ideas for investing in all of our talent
10 Mar
Lisa Eisen calls on Jewish philanthropies to prioritize gender equity, emphasizing the need to invest in women's leadership and rights as a vital component f...
10 Mar
Lehrhaus
Leadership Through Retreat: A New Perspective on the Book of Esther
9 Mar
Naama Sadan explores the Book of Esther through the lens of gender-influenced leadership styles and crisis management. Emphasizing traditionally female-coded...
9 Mar
Forward
At a 'Sinners' Shabbat' in Brooklyn, the faithful gather for fire massages and human sushi platters
7 Mar
Sinners Shabbat is a bimonthly, unconventional Shabbat event in Brooklyn, drawing a crowd with its mix of burlesque, BDSM aesthetics, and modern Jewish cultu...
7 Mar
Jewdicious
Raising Proud Jewish Feminists — Even in the Face of Outdated Customs
7 Mar
Allison Fishman Task reflects on raising her children as proud Jewish feminists while confronting outdated customs within Judaism. Through conversations with...
7 Mar
Forward
In a Trumpian Hollywood, men honored for playing tortured geniuses, women for playing sex workers
6 Mar
In recent Academy Awards, a troubling trend has emerged where women are primarily honored for roles as sex workers while men are lauded for portraying intell...
6 Mar
Forward
She’s married to a man but attracted to women. Now what?
6 Mar
A woman, in her 40s and in a loving marriage with a man, is exploring her newly identified bisexuality. The personal realization of being queer brings both e...
6 Mar
Lehrhaus
Woman of Valor: Two Poems
6 Mar
Maya Bernstein's two poems explore the complexities and contradictions of traditional female roles within Judaism through the archetype of the 'Eishet Chayil...
6 Mar
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Amichai Lau-Lavie, the 'Sabbath Queen', is forging his own traditions
5 Mar
Amichai Lau-Lavie, a gay man from an Orthodox rabbinical family, discusses creating Lab/Shul, a "God-optional" experimental Jewish community in New York. Lau...
5 Mar
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Amichai Lau-Lavie, the 'Sabbath Queen', is forging his own traditions
5 Mar
Amichai Lau-Lavie, a descendant of rabbis, challenges traditional Judaism by integrating his identity as an out gay man and Rabbinic figure through his innov...
5 Mar
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Amichai Lau-Lavie, the 'Sabbath Queen', is forging his own traditions
5 Mar
Amichai Lau-Lavie, an openly gay Jewish leader, redefines Jewish spirituality by blending traditional practices with contemporary inclusivity through his cre...
5 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
Not the Wrong Message
5 Mar
Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, an openly gay Conservative rabbi, was criticized for an op-ed he wrote in JTA, which was perceived as mocking Jewish values. The art...
5 Mar
Mishpacha
She Said Yes
4 Mar
Cindy Scarr explores the emotional turmoil and excitement that parents often feel when their child begins dating. Her piece captures the mixed emotions of jo...
4 Mar
Lilith
Young, Nonbinary, and Rebuilding— as Things Fall Apart
3 Mar
Raised in South Florida, a young nonbinary Jew reflects on finding community at Brandeis University amid the political upheaval following a contentious elect...
3 Mar
Sapir
Why I Am Not a Jew of Color
1 Mar
Exploring the complexities surrounding the term 'Jew of Color,' this article reflects on the author's personal journey of rejecting this label despite meetin...
1 Mar
Hadassah
New Books Spotlight the Jewish Female Heroes We Need
27 Feb
Four recent books spotlight the remarkable achievements of Jewish women, essential reading for inspiring young Jewish girls and celebrating female leadership...
27 Feb
JTA
Michael Levine, founding member of NY’s pioneering LGBTQ synagogue and witness to the Stonewall riots, dies at 81
27 Feb
Michael Levine, a key figure in the history of Jewish LGBTQ+ activism, passed away at the age of 81. He was one of the founding members of Congregation Beit ...
27 Feb
Lilith
Tova Mirvis Chooses Ten Divorce Novels
27 Feb
Tova Mirvis shares a curated list of ten novels that explore the complex narratives surrounding divorce, showcasing the psychological and emotional tumult th...
27 Feb
Lilith
Wanting as an Act: Female Desire in Nosferatu and Babygirl
26 Feb
Exploring the films "Nosferatu" by Robert Eggers and "Babygirl" by Halina Reijn, this article delves into the portrayal of female desire and its suppression ...
26 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
‘No Body Talk Week’: Creating sacred space for our full selves
25 Feb
Eden Village Camp is spearheading National No Body Talk Week, an initiative aimed at fostering deeper human connections by refraining from commenting on peop...
25 Feb
Hadassah
A Destined Leader of Her People
24 Feb
Jonathan Schmalzbach's piece in Hadassah Magazine explores the life and impact of a prominent Jewish female leader, examining her journey and contributions t...
24 Feb
JTA
A Brooklyn venue celebrates the gender-bending legacy of Barbra Streisand’s ‘Yentl’
21 Feb
Barbra Streisand's iconic film "Yentl," which explores themes of gender fluidity and Jewish identity, continues to resonate within modern Jewish and LGBTQ+ c...
21 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
With supports for Jewish LGBTQ+ teens disappearing, Jewish organizations need to fill the gaps
21 Feb
Jewish organizations are being called upon to support LGBTQ+ youth amidst increasing legislative and societal challenges, particularly during President Trump...
21 Feb
Forward
Her name is Rivke. She hates it when people on the phone call her 'sir'
20 Feb
Rivke, a woman with a distinctively Jewish name, expresses frustration at being misgendered as 'sir' during phone conversations due to her voice. She struggl...
20 Feb
Forward
Does Elon Musk have a Jewish child?
19 Feb
Ashley St. Clair, a controversial Jewish right-wing influencer, claims that Elon Musk is the father of her five-month-old child, a claim Musk has neither con...
19 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
Progressivism is Not Judaism
17 Feb
The article discusses the controversy surrounding a letter by the Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV) that disputes claims made by liberal Jewish movements reg...
17 Feb