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The article discusses the potential threat posed by the Christian Right to birth control access in the United States, especially following recent legal devel...

The letters to the editor touch on various Jewish themes and concerns. Martin Kalson praises Rabbi Arnold Saunders for his dignified and brave behavior at an...

The JPS Tanakh: Gender-Sensitive Edition, also known as Revised JPS (RJPS), offers a new translation of the Bible with a focus on gender sensitivity. RJPS re...

The text depicts a Jewish mother navigating the challenges of balancing her medical career with childcare responsibilities. When her babysitter cancels, she ...

A Kentucky judge dismissed a lawsuit by three Jewish mothers challenging the state's abortion law on religious freedom grounds, citing lack of standing as no...

Hadar Institute's recent strategic plan includes minting more rabbis, establishing congregations, launching programs in Israel, and expanding operations glob...

The article recounts a personal experience of a parent navigating the Jewish community with Jewish children of color. It highlights the challenges and prejud...

As synagogues welcome new rabbis and staff on July 1st, Rabbi Mary Zamore suggests that congregations should adopt clear family and medical leave policies to...

The text discusses a trip to Kfar Aza, a kibbutz attacked by Hamas, where the group met strong Israeli women who had lost family members in the attack. It hi...

The video showcases Sonya tackling the decluttering and organizing of her kids' closet in order to pass down clothes from her oldest child to the youngest, w...

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum led Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, New York's first queer synagogue, for 32 years, overseeing its growth in membership and programs....

Keshet UK and West London Synagogues' decision to boycott Pride is criticized as an act of cowardice by the author, who views Pride parades as an important d...

The author recounts her decision to take a solo getaway in Wisconsin after sending her son to camp, reflecting on her initial apprehension and subsequent app...

USY recently unveiled a new strategic plan aimed at revamping its structure by eliminating regional divisions and focusing on immersive experiences, chapter-...

The text delves into the experiences of a person navigating Orthodox Judaism as a queer individual, shedding light on themes of visibility, surveillance, tra...

Queer Jews, both Zionists and anti-Zionists, have encountered challenges in feeling accepted within their communities post Oct. 7. Many queer Zionists have f...

"Ladino Queen" sheds light on the remarkable life of Chelly Wilson, born Rachel Serrero, an influential figure in the adult entertainment industry in New Yor...

"Summer Reading" presents three Jewish-themed books: "Bylines and Blessings" by Judy Gruen, describing her journey from secular upbringing to an Orthodox lif...

The text discusses the evolution of Reform Judaism in America, highlighting its initial intention to eliminate differences between Jews and Christians in ord...

The article discusses the concerns of queer Jews about participating in Pride events due to safety and geopolitical conflicts affecting their Jewish identity...

The author describes their experience at the White House attending a hearing on conflict-related sexual violence and watching the documentary "Screams Before...

"The Art of the No-Chill Bubbe" reminisces about the author's brazen and fiercely independent grandmother, Grandma Rose, who never settled for less than what...

In Haifa, a new women-only coworking space called "The Village" has quickly garnered popularity and support, with 400 women expressing interest in the projec...

Jewish individuals gather monthly to observe Shabbat outside the Falls Church Healthcare Center in Northern Virginia, where abortion services are provided. L...

The text discusses the concept of supporting a husband's spiritual growth in a marriage, drawing on the wisdom of the Eishes Chayil from Proverbs and insight...

Penina, a college student, befriends Rivi, a frum girl with her life meticulously planned. Despite initial wariness, they bond over time and become inseparab...

The writer reflects on how mothers often prioritize everything else over their own health, leading to neglect of important checkups. Amidst the busyness of t...

"Displaced Persons" by Joan Leegant is a collection of poignant stories focusing on characters struggling with afflictions, trauma, and a search for stabilit...

The text discusses the alarming phenomenon of rape denialism, particularly in the context of the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, where th...

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, a Reconstructionist rabbi, expresses empathy for LGBTQ individuals but opposes normalization of LGBTQ lifestyles, citing biblical val...

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has led Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the largest LGBTQ+ synagogue in the nation, for 32 years and has built it into a thriving inc...

"Unspoken" is a debut film by Jeremy Borison, depicting the journey of a young Modern Orthodox Jewish teenager, Noam, as he navigates his coming out and comi...

Despite facing challenges and uncertainties as LGBTQ+ Jews, the writer reflects on the fear of not belonging in both the Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities. Howev...

This text is part of the Gufim series exploring embodiment and our relationship to our bodies from a Jewish perspective, focusing on various topics like disa...

Daphne Lazar Price, the executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA), spoke at a conference about supporting women in the Orthodox comm...

Samuel Woodward, on trial for the murder of Jewish college student Blaze Bernstein, testified that he killed Bernstein in a panic after thinking Bernstein wa...

Sara Glass, author of "Kissing Girls on Shabbat," discusses her journey from a strict Hasidic upbringing to embracing her identity as a queer modern Orthodox...

Hosted by Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy, this episode of Bonjour Chai features an interview with Dr. Sara Glass about her memoir 'Kissing Girls on Shabb...

A woman shares her emotional and challenging journey through infertility and the lack of support she felt from the Jewish community while trying to conceive....

"The Bikeriders" is a film that closely follows the book by Danny Lyon about American bikers in the 1960s Midwest, focusing on The Vandals, a biker club akin...

"Being Rina: The Collected Writings of Rina Wolfson" provides a deep insight into the life and experiences of British Jewish woman Rina Wolfson from 1972 to ...

Hebrew Union College, a prominent Reform rabbinical seminary, has decided to drop its longstanding ban on admitting and ordaining rabbinical students in inte...

Daniel-Ryan Spaulding utilizes satire to de-indoctrinate views about Israel and the conflict, creating international buzz with his viral videos.

Miriam Neumark Shalev, head of the Tziporit military bases chevra kadisha unit for women, discusses the work of the IDF chevra kadishas womens unit in prepar...

In a symposium on modesty in the modern age, Rabbi Reuven Brand emphasizes the importance of tzenius for meaningful lives in today's society. The essays in t...

A seasoned educator reflects on the evolution of teaching modesty (tzenius) to high school students, emphasizing a shift towards inner values and personal gr...

Tamar Zinnar, a young woman from New York, created the Bat Melech Boutique to provide free and low-cost modest clothing to young women embracing tzeniut. Ins...

Rabbis Sandra Lawson and Deborah Waxman discuss the importance of embracing complexity and diversity within the Jewish community, highlighting the marginaliz...

The author reflects on their evolving relationship with Pride events, from feeling empowered and accepted at their first Pride festival to experiencing disco...

American Jewish University's investigation into allegations of a discriminatory and toxic culture at its Conservative movement rabbinical school did not reve...