Moment
Interview: Pink Pancake’s Jewish Drag Journey
18 Jan 2024
In an interview with Moment Magazine, drag artist Michael Witkes, also known as Pink Pancake, discusses his one-woman drag show, "Today You Are a Man!" The s...
18 Jan 2024
Call Me Back
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On Sexual violence and… Silence - with Shari Mendes
18 Jan 2024
This episode features Shari Mendes discussing the harrowing realities of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas against Israeli women during the conflict in Oc...
18 Jan 2024
JTA
His bar mitzvah was ‘tragic.’ 18 years later, he turned it into a drag show.
16 Jan 2024
Michael Witkes, a professional drag queen known as Pink Pancake, is turning a tragic bar mitzvah experience into a one-woman drag show, called "Today You Are...
16 Jan 2024
Forward
Some of our favorite Jewish jokes about love
15 Jan 2024
In honor of Valentine's Day, this article presents a collection of Jewish jokes about love. There is a joke about a husband who forgets the name of a restaur...
15 Jan 2024
Moment
Book Review | She Came, She Sang, She Conquered
14 Jan 2024
Barbra Streisand, the iconic Jewish singer and actress, has released an epic 992-page autobiography titled "Streisand by Streisand." The book offers a deep d...
14 Jan 2024
Moment
Opinion | Right Now, The Political is Personal
14 Jan 2024
The author discusses the concept of "The Personal is Political" and its impact on feminist movements in the past. They point out that this concept is now bei...
14 Jan 2024
Forward
Gabriel Attal, France’s new prime minister, says his Jewish and gay identity has shaped him
9 Jan 2024
Gabriel Attal, France's new prime minister, is making headlines for being the country's youngest prime minister at 34 and its first openly gay prime minister...
9 Jan 2024
Forward
Israeli LGBTQ soldiers hope the war in Gaza will bolster their fight for equal rights at home
8 Jan 2024
The war in Gaza has brought the fight for LGBTQ rights to the forefront in Israel. LGBTQ soldiers, who risk their lives on the front lines but are denied the...
8 Jan 2024
Forward
Sex offender who gave high profile interview to Hasidic comedian pleads guilty to new charges
4 Jan 2024
Gershon Selinger, a convicted sex offender, has pleaded guilty to new abuse charges involving a minor. The incident occurred in 2008, and Selinger will be se...
4 Jan 2024
Lilith
Our Most Read Stories of 2023
4 Jan 2024
Lilith Magazine's most-read stories of 2023 primarily focus on themes of grief and hope in the midst of violence and loss. The stories include a poem about a...
4 Jan 2024
Jewish Insider
Lihi Lapid: ‘I expect all women to support all women’
4 Jan 2024
Lihi Lapid, an author and feminist, expresses disappointment in the lack of support from prominent women and feminists regarding the rape and brutalization o...
4 Jan 2024
Forward
Passengers accuse JetBlue of antisemitism after Orthodox Jews ordered off plane
2 Jan 2024
Three Orthodox Jewish passengers were ordered off a JetBlue flight after they changed seats. The incident began when an elderly Jewish man took what he thoug...
2 Jan 2024
Forward
'Proving' rape is hard. Denialism makes it impossible
30 Dec 2023
The author discusses the difficulty in proving cases of sexual assault, particularly in the context of the recent terrorist attack in Israel. The article arg...
30 Dec 2023
Forward
Will anything make the world take Hamas' sexual violence seriously?
29 Dec 2023
The New York Times published a report detailing a campaign of coordinated sexual violence by Hamas during the October 7 attacks in Israel. The report highlig...
29 Dec 2023
Lehrhaus
Between Angels and (Wo)Men: The Talmudic Approach to Sexuality
27 Dec 2023
In this article, the authors discuss the Talmudic approach to sexuality, particularly the views on sexual pleasure. They explore the conflicting opinions wit...
27 Dec 2023
Mishpacha
Upper Class: Chapter 45
26 Dec 2023
In Chapter 45 of "Upper Class," the protagonist prepares to meet her partner Shan's mother, feeling nervous and insecure. She tries different hairstyles to m...
26 Dec 2023
JTA
For teens in the Bible Belt, choosing Judaism takes a leap of faith
26 Dec 2023
This article discusses the increasing number of people converting to Judaism in Oklahoma, particularly in the Jewish community of Temple Bnai Israel in Oklah...
26 Dec 2023
Lilith
21 Books We Want to Read in 2024
22 Dec 2023
Lilith magazine has compiled a list of books they are excited to read in 2024. The list includes a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles, including "Dear ...
22 Dec 2023
18forty
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Before We Say Goodbye to 2023
21 Dec 2023
In this minisode of the 18Forty Podcast, the hosts express gratitude to their community for their support and participation throughout the year. They discuss...
21 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Safety, respect and equity is for #UsToo
21 Dec 2023
The article discusses the need for safety, respect, and equity in light of recent acts of violence and antisemitism. It highlights the importance of addressi...
21 Dec 2023
Lilith
Seven Jewish Feminist Highlights of 2023
20 Dec 2023
Despite the challenges faced by Jews in 2023, Jewish feminists continued to make strides and advocate for gender equality. The death of Canadian-Israeli peac...
20 Dec 2023
Kveller
Two Jewish Weddings and an Identity Crisis
20 Dec 2023
In this personal essay, the author reflects on her experience as a mother during her sons' weddings, expressing both happiness and a sense of identity crisis...
20 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
The Orthodox rabbi who talks bedroom Torah
18 Dec 2023
Rabbi Scott Kahn and certified sex therapist Talli Rosenbaum co-host the podcast "Intimate Judaism," discussing intimate issues from a Jewish perspective, br...
18 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
What is essential?
18 Dec 2023
The article discusses the philanthropic response following the events of October 7th in Israel, highlighting both positive and concerning trends. The outpour...
18 Dec 2023
Moment
From the Newsletter | When Psychiatry Made Being Gay OK
15 Dec 2023
This article discusses the significance of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) decision to remove homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical ...
15 Dec 2023
Lilith
My Family’s Bootleg Contraception Operation
14 Dec 2023
This article tells the story of the author's great-grandparents, Louis and Frannie Weiner, who were involved in a bootleg contraception operation in the 1920...
14 Dec 2023
Forward
Translator of women's poetry, Zelda Kahan Newman, has died
14 Dec 2023
Zelda Kahan Newman, a renowned translator of Yiddish women's poetry and a Yiddish linguist, passed away at the age of 77. She published several books related...
14 Dec 2023
Forward
Jew-hating is not a new feminist phenomenon
13 Dec 2023
The author discusses the failure of feminist movements to address the brutal assault on Israeli women and girls by Hamas during the recent conflict in Israel...
13 Dec 2023
Moment
Women Speak Out: Confronting War, Rape, and the Rise in Hate: An Interfaith Conversation with Zainab Khan, Shirin Taber, Heidi Basch-Harod and Nadine Epstein
13 Dec 2023
This article summarizes an interfaith conversation discussing the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia, and the importance of interfaith dialogue in the cur...
13 Dec 2023
Culturally Jewish
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Israeli-Canadian drag queen Gila Münster reflects on a year mired in right-wing protests and left-wing antisemitism
11 Dec 2023
Israeli-Canadian drag queen Gila Mnster, known for her drag queen storytelling events, faced challenges in 2023 from right-wing protests and left-wing antise...
11 Dec 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canada's ambassador to Israel offers help to investigate Hamas’s mass sexual assault of women and girls
11 Dec 2023
Canada's ambassador to Israel, Lisa Stadelbauer, has offered assistance to Israeli law enforcement in investigating reports of systematic sexual violence aga...
11 Dec 2023
Moment
‘Deeply Rooted’—Pursuing Reproductive Justice Through Art
8 Dec 2023
The multimedia art exhibition titled "Deeply Rooted: Faith in Reproductive Justice" at Brandeis University's Kniznick Gallery features the work of twenty-one...
8 Dec 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Believe Jewish Women
8 Dec 2023
A Jewish feminist movement has gained traction globally under the hashtag #MeTooUnlessUrAJew, highlighting the hypocrisy of democratic institutions and activ...
8 Dec 2023
Forward
An Israeli artist poses a bold question — what if Othello wasn't at the center of 'Othello'
7 Dec 2023
Israeli artist Hilla Ben Ari has created "I Must Be Circumstanced," an innovative reinterpretation of Shakespeare's "Othello" via José Limón's "The Moor's Pa...
7 Dec 2023
Lilith
At the UN, Jewish Women Decry “Unbearable Silence” Around Oct. 7 Rapes
7 Dec 2023
The Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations held a special session to address the rape, mutilation, and sexual violence committed by Hamas against ...
7 Dec 2023
Lilith
Eighteen Books Lilith Loved This Year
6 Dec 2023
Lilith Magazine has compiled a list of their favorite books of 2023, ranging from fiction to nonfiction to children's literature. Some notable works include ...
6 Dec 2023
Tablet
Let Your Jewish Light Shine
6 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the Hanukkah lesson learned from her mother - to shine her bright Jewish light and show the world who she is and what she believes in....
6 Dec 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Women & Other Living Things” Edition
30 Nov 2023
In a podcast discussion, Miriam Herschlag, Gilad Halpern, and Noah Efron explore the topics of gender dynamics during wartime and the inspiration behind crea...
30 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the Week: Vayetze
24 Nov 2023
Parashat Vayetze explores the significance of the mandrake in Torah, a plant with potential magical and aphrodisiac properties. The story involves Leah and R...
24 Nov 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Jangled Nerves” Edition
26 Oct 2023
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the prolonged waiting for Israel to respond to Hamas, comparing it to historical conflicts, a...
26 Oct 2023
Rivkush
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Hear about how Sara Braun moved from Holland to NYC and became 'That Black Hasidic Lady'
24 Oct 2023
Sara Braun, a Black Jewish woman from the Netherlands, shares her journey of moving to New York City and embracing the Hasidic lifestyle, where she now works...
24 Oct 2023
Forward
Dianne Feinstein was tenacious and contradictory — just like American Jews
29 Sep 2023
Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away at 90, was known for her impactful career in the Senate, advocating for issues like gun control and exposing tortur...
29 Sep 2023
Forward
Dianne Feinstein, long-serving Jewish senator from California, dies at 90
29 Sep 2023
Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving female senator, passed away at the age of 90, leaving a significant legacy in American politics as a trailblazing Jewis...
29 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle
The sidrah: First Day Succot
29 Sep 2023
In the discussion of First Day Succot, the etrog is highlighted as a symbol of the feminine principle in Jewish mysticism and linked to the theme of desire a...
29 Sep 2023
Forward
After 50 years, pioneering female rabbi is still practicing peace — and protesting
27 Sep 2023
Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, one of the first female rabbis in the United States and the first woman ordained by the Renewal movement in 1981, reflects on her 50-yea...
27 Sep 2023
Forward
Claudia Sheinbaum is on track to become Mexico’s first Jewish and woman president
21 Sep 2023
Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City and the current frontrunner in the 2024 presidential election, is poised to potentially become Mexico's fi...
21 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle
How do you measure success in a Jewish classroom?
12 Sep 2023
Measuring success in a Jewish classroom raises questions about what defines achievement in Jewish studies, emphasizing the balance between collective standar...
12 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Ki Tetzei
25 Aug 2023
The Parashah of Ki Tetzei raises concerns about the treatment of women, illustrating problematic scenarios such as the marriage of a captive woman, laws rega...
25 Aug 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Zaftig Barbie
18 Aug 2023
Avi and Phoebe discuss the Barbie movie's Jewish connections on their podcast, then delve into the prevalent mainstream conversations on feminism and body im...
18 Aug 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to women's justice lawyer Susan Weiss: The rise of theocracy
10 Aug 2023
Susan Weiss, founder of the Center for Women's Justice, discusses the negative impact of the current Israeli government's religious policies on women's right...
10 Aug 2023