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A recent Atra report highlights that over half of students in non-Orthodox rabbinical programs identify as LGBTQ+, a statistic that both celebrates the progr...

Bess Wohl's latest Broadway hit, "Liberation," is a deeply personal exploration of feminism, memory, and identity, drawing upon her experiences and those of ...

Kat Graham, renowned for her role as Bonnie Bennett on "The Vampire Diaries," has announced her pregnancy with husband Bryant Wood. Known also for her comedi...

Carrie Soloway, a Jewish psychiatrist whose journey as a transgender woman inspired the Amazon series "Transparent," has passed away at 88. Born in London an...

"Real Royalty" explores the concept of inner spiritual royalty as exemplified by the biblical figure Batsheva, the wife of King David and mother of King Solo...

A discussion on the increasing presence of LGBTQ+ individuals in the non-Orthodox rabbinate and its implications for the Jewish community. The author reflect...

Keshet, an established leader in advocating for LGBTQ+ Jewish rights, faces significant challenges amidst political upheaval and internal leadership changes....

Following the Israel-Gaza conflict on October 7, 2023, a notable trend emerged among young, mostly progressive American women who converted to Islam, inspire...

Shaina Taub, celebrated Broadway star and creator of the Tony-winning musical "Suffs," recently shared her personal experience of three consecutive miscarria...

Nina Lichtenstein's memoir, "Body: My Life in Parts," offers a unique exploration of identity, transformation, and cultural integration, using her own body a...

Women scribes are revolutionizing Jewish tradition as they take on the historically male domain of Torah writing. Spearheaded by Jen Taylor Friedman, who com...

Jonathan Schmalzbach explores the often overlooked role of women in the Hanukkah narrative, particularly focusing on figures like Judith and Hannah who exemp...

Cameron Kasky, known for his activism after surviving the Parkland shooting, has announced his candidacy for New York's 12th Congressional District. His camp...

Jena Friedman has carved out a unique space in comedy with her sharp, self-deprecating humor and fearless exploration of uncomfortable themes. Starting her c...

The issue of Family First features discussions on various contemporary challenges within Jewish communities. A letter from a contributor expresses feelings o...

Amy Levy, a notable Victorian Jewish novelist and poet, is undergoing a reassessment with Cambridge University's acquisition of her personal archives. Known ...

Letty Cottin Pogrebin, a foundational voice in feminist journalism and a significant Jewish cultural figure, discusses her extensive career and activism in t...

"Show Stopper" recounts the personal journey of Dobby Baum, a singer who navigated the challenges of sharing personal life on social media to advance her car...

Exploring the absence of Sarah in the Akeidah narrative of Genesis 22, Michael Wolff examines various Jewish interpretations which question why Sarah was not...

Jewish New Yorkers, numbering about a million, are often essentialized into a singular concern—safety—especially during political campaigns, which neglects t...

In the New York City mayoral election, Jewish women voters face a dilemma that pits their feminist values against their Jewish identity. Many are torn betwee...

In a provocative article, Peter Savodnik describes how Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton attributed his party's 2024 election loss to its intense focus on ...

The upcoming New York City mayoral debate between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and candidate Zohran Mamdani has sparked a complex discussion on the intersect...

In this episode from Chabad.org's podcast series "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories," the host shares a personal journey of discovering a profound conne...

The article discusses how Moving Traditions successfully acquired jGirls+ by embracing feminist ideals in their merger process. In a climate of significant c...

In this podcast episode, a female singer shares her personal journey and the reasons behind her decision to stop performing for male audiences. This discussi...

The article explores the portrayal of Jewish mother figures in two Netflix shows, "Long Story Short" and "Nobody Wants This." It contrasts Naomi, a complex, ...

Angela Buchdahl's memoir "Heart of a Stranger" explores her unique journey from her South Korean roots to becoming a notable figure in American Judaism as th...

Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a Jewish senator in Colorado, navigates the complexities of expressing her Jewish identity in a predominantly Christian political lan...

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating its stance on the controversial practice of conversion therapy in the case Chiles v. Salazar. This raises si...

The article discusses the complex issue faced by Orthodox Jewish gay individuals in reconciling their sexual orientation with traditional Halachic prohibitio...

Kyle Lukoff's novel, "A World Worth Saving," is a National Book Awards finalist in the Young People's Literature category. Targeted at middle-grade readers, ...

The article examines the cultural trend of wearing large, ornate crosses as fashion statements, highlighting its history from Coco Chanel to contemporary pop...

The article explores the contentious issue of whether female-only spaces and sports competitively segregated by biological sex are justified. It discusses ho...

Gary Shteyngart's short film, "The Guy Who Got Cut Wrong," explores his traumatic childhood experience of a botched circumcision performed as a seven-year-ol...

Daniel Tam-Claiborne reflects on his journey of cultural identity as a multiracial Asian American Jew. Feeling out of place in both his Jewish and Chinese he...

Olga Litvak reviews "The Woman Question in Jewish Studies" by Susannah Heschel and Sarah Imhoff, which explores systemic gender issues within Jewish studies....

The article reflects on the significant progress and ongoing challenges for female clergy within the Conservative Jewish movement, 40 years after the ordinat...

Carole Hooven, a former Harvard lecturer, discusses the controversies surrounding the definition of biological sex, centering on the gametic view which class...

In her piece, Carole Hooven argues for the scientific validity of the binary gametic definition of sex, asserting that it is the sole framework applicable ac...

The video explores the experience of entering perimenopause and turning 40, offering insights into the physical and emotional changes that accompany this sta...

In this engaging video, the host features a try-on haul of elegant headscarves from Keter HaYofi, showcasing the versatility and beauty of tichels and mitpac...

The presence of male rabbis in non-Orthodox Jewish communities, particularly Reform and Conservative congregations, is noticeably dwindling, sparking discuss...

Jane Eisner's new biography, "Carole King: She Made the Earth Move," explores the enduring legacy of the singer-songwriter as a cultural icon. Starting from ...

Liba Vaynberg's play "The Matriarchs" reimagines biblical women from the Torah as self-assured participants in a contemporary women's Talmud study group, exp...

Ada Karmi-Melamede, a prominent Israeli architect, has left a profound imprint on Israel's architectural landscape, most notably through her design of the Su...

The ongoing gender pay gap in the Jewish nonprofit sector is a critical issue that requires urgent attention and action. Rachel Gildiner, writing for eJewish...

The article discusses the complex identity challenges faced by LGBTQ Jews, particularly the prejudice they experience both for their sexual orientation and t...

A new graphic novel, "A Tale of Two Surrogates: A Graphic Narrative on Assisted Reproduction," co-authored by Israeli anthropologist Elly Teman and American ...

Shuli Karkowsky and Elizabeth Mandel discuss their work with Moving Traditions and jGirls+ Magazine, which aims to transform how Jewish teens engage with lea...