Jewdicious
Life, Loss and Legacy: A Mother-Daughter Love Story
14 May 2024
In "Life, Loss and Legacy: A Mother-Daughter Love Story" by Lisa Lang, the author reflects on the impact of her mother's passing, her desire for children, an...
14 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Leeds Jewish Free School still in Ofsted’s good books
14 May 2024
Leeds Jewish Free School received a positive review from Ofsted, emphasizing its values of diversity, inclusivity, and kindness. While praised for its suppor...
14 May 2024
Kveller
Rachel Goldberg-Polin Shares a Devastating Mother’s Day Message
13 May 2024
On Mothers Day, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh is still in captivity in Gaza, shared a heartbreaking letter she wrote him on his third birthday. She ...
13 May 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Conformity and Revisionist History
13 May 2024
The text discusses the issue of conformity and revisionist history within the Jewish religious community, noting a shift towards more stringent observance an...
13 May 2024
Jewish Insider
Paying homage to Israel’s fallen female soldiers
13 May 2024
The Women Warriors website pays tribute to the 52 Israeli female soldiers and security personnel who lost their lives in the last seven months of war, emphas...
13 May 2024
Kveller
11 Movies All About Jewish Moms
10 May 2024
The article presents a list of 11 movies centered around Jewish mothers and their relationships with their children. The list includes a variety of films suc...
10 May 2024
JTA
Brooklyn LGBT nightclub cancels Eurovision screening in ‘boycott’ of Israeli singer
10 May 2024
A queer nightclub in Brooklyn, known as 3 Dollar Bill, canceled its Eurovision screening after Israeli singer Eden Golan advanced to the finals. The club cit...
10 May 2024
Lilith
A Century-Old Feminist Sephardi Novel Is Back–and It’s Awesome.
9 May 2024
Blanche Bendahan, a lesser-known Sephardi Jewish writer, gained recognition with the translation of her first novel "Mazaltob," set in Tetouan, Morocco, at t...
9 May 2024
Forward
Fiercely committed and as unapologetic as ever, this 92-year-old artist is having a moment
9 May 2024
Audrey Flack, a 92-year-old artist, is receiving attention for her new exhibit and memoir called "With Darkness Comes Stars." The exhibit features 16 paintin...
9 May 2024
Hadassah
18 Voices for Israel
8 May 2024
Hadassah Magazine recently recognized 18 women who embody Zionism in their personal and professional lives, showcasing a diverse group of Jewish and Christia...
8 May 2024
Chabad.org
Listen World: Israel is not just our land. She is our mother.
8 May 2024
A video emphasizing the deep connection and intrinsic relationship between Israel and the Jewish people, describing it as a motherly bond.
8 May 2024
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: A voice for women in an age of ‘Mad Men,’ and a legend in the world of crossword puzzles
8 May 2024
Ilon Specht, a pioneering 81-year-old copywriter, notably coined the slogan "Because I'm worth it" for LOreal's Preference hair color, challenging traditiona...
8 May 2024
Mishpacha
Grieving
7 May 2024
The text follows a poignant journey of grief and loss as a woman shares the heartbreaking experience of losing her baby just before birth. The author reflect...
7 May 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
After Oct. 7, Jewish unity must include queer Jews
7 May 2024
In the aftermath of an attack on Oct. 7, which led to a strong display of Jewish unity, there is a call for this unity to include queer Jews. Despite efforts...
7 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Once in a generation: the new Reform High Holy Day machzor
5 May 2024
The new Reform High Holy Day machzor is a significant update after 36 years, offering changes to reflect modern sensibilities and enhance accessibility. It i...
5 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
I had PTSD after my disabled daughter’s birth… but the love for her at our shul was epic
3 May 2024
Sheila Brill, in her book "Can I speak to Josephine please?," recounts her traumatic experience following the birth of her profoundly disabled daughter, Jose...
3 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Machinal review: superb depiction of a life trapped by conventions
3 May 2024
In this review of the play "Machinal," Rosie Sheehy's performance as the Young Woman is highly praised for its powerful depiction of an oppressive existence ...
3 May 2024
Lilith
This Apple Falls Far From the Tree: Portrait of my Mother
2 May 2024
The text portrays a conversation between the author and her mother, exploring the mother's upbringing in Kavkaz, with its strict gender roles and cultural no...
2 May 2024
Hadassah
Motherless Child
2 May 2024
The author reflects on feeling like a motherless child despite her mother being alive, detailing her mother's erratic behavior that went unexplained in the 1...
2 May 2024
Kveller
An Older Jewish Woman Inappropriately Asked Someone About Their Weight and the Internet Is Going Wild
1 May 2024
Barbra Streisand recently left a comment on Melissa McCarthy's Instagram post, asking if she took Ozempic, sparking a discussion on Jewish grandmothers' some...
1 May 2024
Hadassah
Hadassah Foundation: Mission Critical
1 May 2024
The Hadassah Foundation focuses on advancing gender equity in the United States and Israel, supporting organizations that promote women's rights and address ...
1 May 2024
JTA
Jewish novelist Paul Auster, bard of Brooklyn, dies at 77
1 May 2024
Jewish novelist Paul Auster, known for works like the New York Trilogy and contributions as a filmmaker, passed away at 77 due to lung cancer. Raised in a Je...
1 May 2024
Mishpacha
Struggling Child
30 Apr 2024
A mother describes the challenges of caring for her struggling daughter, Chaya Leah, amidst family chaos and emotional turmoil. She shares the difficulties o...
30 Apr 2024
Moment
The Conversation
25 Apr 2024
Fania Oz-Salzberger's column on humanist Zionism in Moment magazine gained significant attention and praise for offering a nuanced perspective on Zionism in ...
25 Apr 2024
Forward
How a ‘lowly Orthodox,’ punk rock lesbian ended up in Hasidic Crown Heights
24 Apr 2024
Chef Rossi, raised in a lowly Orthodox Jewish home in New Jersey, rebelled in her youth and was sent to live in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, with a Chabad rabbi ...
24 Apr 2024
Jewdicious
The Jewish Mother Thing
24 Apr 2024
The text delves into the stereotype of the Jewish mother, often portrayed as overbearing and guilt-inducing. It discusses the historical misogyny within Juda...
24 Apr 2024
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: A pioneering women comic book artist, a British children’s book author who raised three Israeli sons
23 Apr 2024
The article highlights the life stories of several individuals who made remarkable contributions. Trina Robbins, a pioneering comic book artist, was the firs...
23 Apr 2024
JTA
These young adult novels are expanding the way literature depicts Jewish teens
23 Apr 2024
Young adult novels like "Cool for the Summer" and "Miss You Love You Hate You Bye" are reshaping the depiction of Jewish teens in literature by offering dive...
23 Apr 2024
Forward
How Barbara Walters changed the world
22 Apr 2024
Barbara Walters, known for her groundbreaking career as a television journalist, is explored in the biography "The Rulebreaker" by Susan Page. Walters' impac...
22 Apr 2024
New Voices
A Decade of New Voices Passovers
19 Apr 2024
As Passover approaches, New Voices offers a retrospective on a decade of articles, including discussions on diverse seder plate additions, self-customized ha...
19 Apr 2024
Jewish Currents
Weird Passover -
19 Apr 2024
Hal Schrieve, a librarian in New York, considers Leslie Feinberg's Drag King Dreams to be their most relevant religious text. Schrieve's first book, Out of S...
19 Apr 2024
JTA
Empty chairs, mirrors and pomegranates: How Jews are bringing the Israel-Hamas war to their seder tables this Passover
17 Apr 2024
In light of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the plight of hostages in Gaza, Jewish communities are incorporating new symbolic items and rituals into their P...
17 Apr 2024
18forty
A Letter to Children Estranged From Their Parents
17 Apr 2024
The letter addresses children who are estranged from their parents, emphasizing the deep hurt and complexities of these relationships. The writer draws on ex...
17 Apr 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Ignorant View of a Biased Man
17 Apr 2024
The writer criticizes Rabbi Jay Michaelson for condemning Pastor John Hagee's support for Israel, insinuating Hagee's motives are solely to hasten end-times....
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Meet the Cuban-Italian Simone de Beauvoir
17 Apr 2024
Alba de Cespedes, a Cuban-Italian writer born in 1911, challenged the norm of male-dominated storytelling through her work, emphasizing women's perspectives ...
17 Apr 2024
Forward
‘His last name was Bernstein’: Exchange over yarmulke brings antisemitism into focus in murder trial
17 Apr 2024
In the trial of Samuel Woodward for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, the focus on Bernstein's Jewish identity alongside his sexual orientation has brought the ...
17 Apr 2024
Kveller
This Passover Story May Be the First Jewish Children’s Book With a Nonbinary Protagonist
16 Apr 2024
"Frankenstein's Matzah" is a unique Jewish children's book featuring a nonbinary protagonist named Vee, who is a curious scientist aspiring to be a Nobel Pri...
16 Apr 2024
Moment
Leah Kiser: Concerned About Women’s Rights
16 Apr 2024
Leah Kiser, a 55-year-old bookkeeper from Lexington, KY, expresses disillusionment with the progressive left following the October 7 terror attacks, particul...
16 Apr 2024
Moment
Deb Kolodny: Recognizing a Climate Catastrophe
16 Apr 2024
Deb Kolodny, a consultant and freelance rabbi, emphasizes the urgent need to address not only climate change but also the concept of climate refugees in West...
16 Apr 2024
18forty
headphones
A Haredi Mother Sending Her Children To Serve [Divergence 4/5]
16 Apr 2024
A Haredi mother, Dina, shares her experiences raising two sons who serve in the IDF, against the backdrop of a community typically not engaged in military se...
16 Apr 2024
Forward
My tax dollars — and yours — are helping hold my sister hostage
15 Apr 2024
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Jewish academic kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, has been held captive for over a year while her sister, E...
15 Apr 2024
Lehrhaus
Put a Mirror on Your Seder Table
14 Apr 2024
The article emphasizes the importance of including the stories of enslaved Jewish women in the Passover Seder narrative, focusing on the challenges faced by ...
14 Apr 2024
Living Lchaim
Let’s Talk About the Orthodox Singles Struggle
14 Apr 2024
In this YouTube video, Rivka Heisler shares her personal experiences and challenges as a single Orthodox Jewish woman, discussing societal pressures and misc...
14 Apr 2024
Forward
‘I want to find Blaze as much as you do’: Call from Blaze Bernstein’s alleged murderer to distraught parents played at trial
12 Apr 2024
In the trial for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, the alleged murderer, Samuel Woodward, made a chilling phone call to Bernsteins parents claiming he wanted to...
12 Apr 2024
Chabad.org
The Upside of a Child With Down Syndrome
11 Apr 2024
The video explores the positive impact and joy brought by a special boy named Zalmy with Down Syndrome to his parents and community, even after his sudden pa...
11 Apr 2024
New Voices
The New Jewish Daddy
9 Apr 2024
The text discusses the evolution of Jewish masculinity from historical representations to contemporary expressions, focusing on figures like Leonard Cohen an...
9 Apr 2024
New Voices
The New Jewish Daddy
9 Apr 2024
The article delves into the evolution of Jewish masculinity over the years, touching upon historical figures such as Leonard Cohen and exploring the contempo...
9 Apr 2024
Tablet
The New Defenders of the Faith
9 Apr 2024
The text describes a critique of the literary world's preference for works centered on victimhood, particularly those by authors from marginalized groups see...
9 Apr 2024
Hadassah
45 Days in Spring
5 Apr 2024
Between March 8 and April 22, Hadassah engaged in various global initiatives, including campaigns to end silence on crimes against women by Hamas, advocacy f...
5 Apr 2024
Forward
I'm obsessed with Caitlin Clark. Do I choose her over Shabbat?
4 Apr 2024
The article discusses the dilemma the author faces between her newfound obsession with Caitlin Clark, a star basketball player, and observing Shabbat. While ...
4 Apr 2024