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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...

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...

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...

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...

On October 7, a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas revealed extreme brutality against women, including rape, mutilation, and murder. The silence ...

The letter is a heartfelt message from a single person to their married friend, expressing the difficulty of their differing life stages. The single person d...

The story "And Flowers Bloom Even Then" depicts a conversation between two sisters, Leahle and Rechy. Rechy sends weekly flowers to Leahle hoping to uplift h...

As Pride month unfolds, tensions are rising for LGBTQ Jews due to discord over Israel. Queer activists increasingly align with anti-Zionism, causing discomfo...

An investigation into complaints of sexism and harassment at the Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies found that while most graduates reported no discriminat...

Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a screening of the documentary "Screams Before Silence" at the White House, produced by Sheryl Sandberg, to shed light on...

Judith Love Cohen, the mother of actor Jack Black, was a groundbreaking aerospace engineer who played a crucial role in inventing new technologies that saved...

The text critiques a concept called The Omnicause, which promotes the idea that various social justice issues such as trans rights, Palestinian rights, and e...

The article discusses the recent condemnation of in vitro fertilization (IVF) by the Southern Baptist Convention and its implications for reproductive rights...

"Sabbath Queen" is a documentary that follows the journey of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, known for his drag character Rebbetzin Hadassah Gross, as he challenges...

Frieda Johles Forman, a pioneering feminist in Jewish studies and literature, passed away at 87. She rediscovered and translated Yiddish women writers, culmi...

The author reflects on the challenges of navigating modesty and privacy in a household with a pre-teen daughter, highlighting the complexities of being the o...

The text discusses personal experiences working in a synagogue's development office and receiving donations from congregants. It delves into the importance t...

Rabbi Jacob Kohn and other Jewish leaders in the early to mid-20th century expressed concerns about absent fathers in synagogues and their lack of involvemen...

Sheryl Sandberg reflects on her initial misjudgment of the response to antisemitism after witnessing the rescue of hostages in Israel by researching and crea...

Richard Lubbock, a Jewish man from north London, led a double life as a drug addict and dealer, resembling a regular granddad but getting involved in crystal...

The article criticizes the politicization of victims of sexual assault, highlighting a Times piece that skewed the truth for a specific agenda regarding inci...

The increasing anti-Israel sentiment amidst Pride events is causing safety concerns for LGBTQ+ Jews, with fears of harassment and violence due to the recent ...

"What Do I Do With All This Heritage?" is a new play by The Braid, a Jewish theater company in Los Angeles, celebrating Asian American Jews and their complex...

The text discusses the evolving role of women in Torah study and education, highlighting how women are now actively engaged in learning and teaching Torah ac...

The video tells the inspiring story of a single mother who successfully created a blended family after her separation, and now empowers others to do the same.

A woman shares her journey of feeling alone and angry at G-d after her divorce, but eventually finds healing, remarries, and empowers others to thrive.

Mister Kelly’s nightclub, founded by Jewish brothers George and Oscar Marienthal, played a pivotal role in launching the careers of renowned artists such as ...

Queer Jews are expressing fear of discrimination at Pride events due to increasing antisemitism and anti-Zionist sentiment within the LGBTQ community, exempl...

In "The Magic Ladle: Women, Science, and Nutrition in the History of Israel" by Erela Taharlev Ben-Shachar, the author explores how food, particularly the or...

In the Blaze Bernstein murder trial, the mother of the accused, Samuel Woodward, testified about his troubled childhood, detailing his struggles with fitting...