Not That Kind of Rabbi
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In her new solo show, Diane Flacks tackles divorce, motherhood and the intergenerational power of Jewish guilt
4 Mar 2024
Diane Flacks explores the complexities of Jewish guilt and divorce in her one-woman play, "Guilt (A Love Story)," sharing her personal journey through humor ...
4 Mar 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
What Moving Traditions has learned about teens and Israel
4 Mar 2024
Moving Traditions has discovered that many Jewish teens feel unequipped or hesitant to discuss Israel due to a lack of knowledge about its complex history or...
4 Mar 2024
Tablet
The Accidental Expat
4 Mar 2024
This personal narrative explores the author's journey as an African American Jew navigating identity and acceptance within the Jewish community. Initially he...
4 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
International Women’s Day 2024 — joining the party we haven’t been invited to
3 Mar 2024
Noa Girls, a charity supporting young Jewish women with mental health struggles, faces a dilemma regarding International Women's Day due to the lack of suppo...
3 Mar 2024
Lehrhaus
Modern Orthodoxy at the Crossroads: Past, Present, and Future
29 Feb 2024
Joseph Kaplan, a retired attorney and Modern Orthodox intellectual, offers a collection of writings spanning over half a century in "A Passionate Writing Lif...
29 Feb 2024
Kveller
Yael Sherer Is Helping Israel Deal with the Sexual Violence of October 7
28 Feb 2024
Yael Sherer, an Israeli journalist, filmmaker, and policy-maker, is a leading advocate for survivors of sexual violence through her organization, Survivors o...
28 Feb 2024
JTA
Central Synagogue presents a ‘regendered’ version of the Hebrew Bible, with music and art
27 Feb 2024
Artist Yael Kanarek has embarked on a groundbreaking project called Toratah, which presents a regendered version of the Hebrew Bible by reversing the genders...
27 Feb 2024
Kveller
Jenny Slate’s New Special Celebrates Jewish Women With No Chill
27 Feb 2024
Jenny Slate's new Amazon Prime special "Seasoned Professional" celebrates Jewish women with humor that is loud, crass, and unapologetically herself. Slate to...
27 Feb 2024
Forward
'A Jewish woman, a widow, a damn good painter and a little too independent' — reclaiming Lee Krasner's legacy
27 Feb 2024
Lee Krasner, a talented artist in her own right, often overshadowed by her husband, Jackson Pollock, is being reevaluated in the art world. Despite her instr...
27 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
Family First Inbox: Issue 883
27 Feb 2024
The Family First Inbox shares personal experiences and reflections related to familial dynamics, stress management, and emotional challenges. Stories range f...
27 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
Dear Abuse Survivor
27 Feb 2024
The text, addressed to abuse survivors, conveys a message of hope and healing. The author shares their own experiences of pain, suffering, and silence, but a...
27 Feb 2024
Forward
Ruth Fein, ‘absolute giant of the Boston Jewish community,’ dies at 96
27 Feb 2024
Ruth Fein, a pioneering figure in the Boston Jewish community, passed away at the age of 96. She made significant contributions as the first woman chair of B...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
How I’m rolling back the years
27 Feb 2024
The author discusses how heated rollers, a classic hair tool often underestimated in favor of modern gadgets and salon treatments, have become a valuable tim...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Are the kids all right? Abigail Shrier says you should stop asking them
27 Feb 2024
Abigail Shrier, known for her controversial book on teenage transgenderism, now delves into the topic of child therapy in her new book "Bad Therapy: Why the ...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Are we the guinea pig generation of working mums?
27 Feb 2024
The author reflects on the challenges faced by working mothers of her generation, highlighting how the expectations of career success did not account for the...
27 Feb 2024
JTA
Shelly Weiss, Brooklyn ‘queer icon’ and progressive Jewish activist, dies at 77
26 Feb 2024
Shelly Weiss, a prominent queer icon and progressive Jewish activist in Brooklyn, passed away at 77. Known for her work promoting LGBTQ awareness in the arts...
26 Feb 2024
Forward
In a viral video interview, Libs of TikTok founder endorses an antisemitic conspiracy theory
26 Feb 2024
Chaya Raichik, the founder of Libs of TikTok, a right-wing social media channel, gained a viral following by targeting liberal communities and individuals. I...
26 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
One Day review: Dexter is basically a Jewish prince in disguise
26 Feb 2024
"One Day" on Netflix offers a fresh take on the familiar love story trope with its compelling characters and nostalgia factor. Despite the main focus being o...
26 Feb 2024
Forward
The press dismissed her as a 'national trinket.' Now this much-loved, sometimes mocked Jewish actress is telling her own story
26 Feb 2024
Miriam Margolyes, the iconic Jewish actress known for her roles in Harry Potter and Call the Midwife, has released a new memoir called "Oh Miriam: Stories fr...
26 Feb 2024
Lehrhaus
Character And Covenant
26 Feb 2024
"Jewish Virtue Ethics" edited by Geoffrey D. Claussen, Alexander Green, and Alan L. Mittleman delves into the history of Jewish thought by bringing together ...
26 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
Championing Hope in a Time of War
25 Feb 2024
Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver, dedicated to Arab-Jewish partnership and peace, was tragically killed by Hamas terrorists. Her unwavering hope for peac...
25 Feb 2024
Halacha Headlines
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2/24/24 – Shiur 457 – Avoiding the #1 reason for divorce - how to stay connected with your spouse and not drift apart
23 Feb 2024
In Shiur 457, the discussion focuses on avoiding the main reason for divorce by maintaining connection with one's spouse throughout the course of a marriage....
23 Feb 2024
People of the Pod
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Believe Israeli Women: How to Advocate for Victims of Hamas’ Sexual Violence
22 Feb 2024
The article discusses the weaponization of sexual violence by Hamas during an attack on Israel on October 7th. Despite evidence and survivor testimonies, the...
22 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Meet the Jewish man with 37 children
22 Feb 2024
Peter Ellenstein, a Jewish theatre director and producer from LA, discovered he had 37 children after a daughter tracked him down as a sperm donor from the l...
22 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Glorious People by Sasha Salzmann, review: An in-depth study of friendship and family relations across two generations
22 Feb 2024
"Glorious People" by Sasha Salzmann is a novel that delves into the themes of friendship and family relationships over two generations amidst the backdrop of...
22 Feb 2024
Kveller
The Jewish Value of ‘Peace in the Home’ Is Easier Said Than Done
22 Feb 2024
Maintaining peace in the home, a Jewish value known as "Shalom bayit," can be challenging in the midst of everyday chaos and stress. The author reflects on a...
22 Feb 2024
Forward
New report details extent of Hamas sexual assaults on Oct. 7
22 Feb 2024
A new report by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel details the use of sexual violence by Hamas as a weapon of war during their attacks on Oct. ...
22 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
The Curious Case of ‘Queers for Palestine’
21 Feb 2024
Intersectionality has led to a complex support for Palestine within various social justice movements, such as Black Lives Matter, due to the belief in a soci...
21 Feb 2024
Moment
The Political Is Personal with Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Sarah Breger
21 Feb 2024
Letty Cottin Pogrebin, a prominent figure in social justice causes and feminism, reflects on the Israel-Hamas war in a recent essay in Moment Magazine where ...
21 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
This Doesn’t Work
20 Feb 2024
Ayala shares her story of struggling with chronic illness following difficult pregnancies and developing a benign tumor in her pituitary gland, which affecte...
20 Feb 2024
Kveller
I Needed Connection. My Daughter Needed Help. Enter Judaism.
20 Feb 2024
A parent reflects on their journey to convert to Judaism as they realize the need for early intervention for their child. Feeling unheard and seeking connect...
20 Feb 2024
Kveller
Shira Haas, Sarah Paulson to Star In Movie About Jewish Conductor Ethel Stark
16 Feb 2024
Actresses Shira Haas and Sarah Paulson are set to star in a movie titled "Ethel" about Jewish conductor Ethel Stark, who led the first all-female orchestra i...
16 Feb 2024
JTA
Judy Chicago’s ‘Rainbow Shabbat,’ an iconic depiction of interfaith solidarity, is on display at New York’s New Museum
16 Feb 2024
The New Museum in New York is currently displaying Judy Chicago's Rainbow Shabbat, a famous artwork that symbolizes interfaith solidarity. Created in 1992 as...
16 Feb 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Cross of Gould
16 Feb 2024
The discussion centers on an essay by Emily Gould that narrates her mental breakdown and the contemplation of divorce, considered a poignant cultural comment...
16 Feb 2024
Forward
Trailblazing Canadian cyclist removed from Ottawa International Women’s Day event over past IDF service
15 Feb 2024
Canadian cyclist Leah Goldstein, who made history as the first woman to win a 3,000-mile bike race across the United States, was removed as the keynote speak...
15 Feb 2024
Kveller
My Mother Kept Secrets in Yiddish. Then, It Was My Turn to Hide Something.
15 Feb 2024
The author reflects on the tradition of secret-keeping in her family, particularly through the use of Yiddish. She recalls how her parents would speak Yiddis...
15 Feb 2024
Two Nice Jewish Boys
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#345 - In The Name of My Sister: From a Brutal Murder to a Story of Hope (Lili Ben Ami)
15 Feb 2024
Lili Ben Ami shares her experience turning a personal tragedy into a mission to combat domestic violence through the Michal Sela Forum, an organization she f...
15 Feb 2024
JTA
An Orthodox fashion designer debuts a collection of colorful scarves at NY Fashion Week
14 Feb 2024
Orthodox fashion designer Elke Reva Sudin recently launched her luxury scarf collection, called the Crown Collection, at New York Fashion Week. Sudin, who op...
14 Feb 2024
Lilith
Not All Who Wander Are Lost: On S.L. Wisenberg’s Essays
14 Feb 2024
In her book of essays titled "The Wandering Womb: Essays in Search of Home," S.L. Wisenberg explores her lifelong struggle to belong and feel at home. As a J...
14 Feb 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
The necessity of Israeli women’s leadership
13 Feb 2024
Israeli women's leadership is crucial in times of crisis, such as the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Israel. Women have stepped in to fill the gap ...
13 Feb 2024
JTA
With wigs, eyebrow restoration and nipple tattoos, this project helps cancer patients feel like women again
12 Feb 2024
The project, Best Face Forward 2.0, run by the Jewish breast and ovarian cancer organization Sharsheret, provides financial assistance to women undergoing ca...
12 Feb 2024
Kveller
Debra Messing Is Working on a Documentary About October 7 and Antisemitism
12 Feb 2024
Actress Debra Messing is working on a documentary titled "Primal Fear" about the Jewish reality of the post-October 7 world, focusing on both college campuse...
12 Feb 2024
Forward
Sex tips from the Talmud, just in time for Valentine's Day
8 Feb 2024
The Talmud offers advice on sex that challenges common stereotypes about religion being anti-sex. While the Talmud does propose limitations on things like ba...
8 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The first Jewish children's book printed in braille shows the way forward
8 Feb 2024
Green Bean publisher Michael Leventhal has released what could be the first Jewish children's book in braille featuring a blind protagonist, "This is My Shab...
8 Feb 2024
Forward
In an election year, it's time to ramp up the fight on abortion rights — and Jewish religious freedom
8 Feb 2024
This article discusses the intersection of abortion rights and Jewish religious freedom in the United States. While many anti-abortion activists claim a reli...
8 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Never mind romance, celebrate your friends
8 Feb 2024
Galentine's Day, celebrated on February 13th, honors the importance of female friendships and sisterhood, occurring just before Valentine's Day. This day emp...
8 Feb 2024
Menschwarmers
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How can we get more Jewish girls to care about sports?
7 Feb 2024
The episode explores the challenges Jewish girls and women face in engaging with sports, featuring an interview with Chelsey Goldberg who successfully lobbie...
7 Feb 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Let’s stay at the table
7 Feb 2024
The authors reflect on the recent pain and challenges faced by the Jewish community worldwide as a result of the conflict in Israel and the rise of antisemit...
7 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
Hard to Live With
6 Feb 2024
Living with a spouse who has a personality disorder (PD) can be incredibly challenging. Some signs of a PD include difficulty communicating, feeling lied to ...
6 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Respect and Dignity Does Not Mean Celebration
5 Feb 2024
The author expresses the difficulty in discussing homosexuality, as it has evolved in society from being taboo to being celebrated. They base their views on ...
5 Feb 2024