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A 35-year-old woman protested at the Western Wall by stripping down to her underwear, challenging a proposed bill that would enforce Orthodox standards of mo...

"Chanshi" is a popular new Israeli show telling the story of a young Orthodox woman who embarks on a journey to Israel to have encounters with IDF soldiers, ...

Shelley Zalis, a prominent advocate for gender equity, is active on the elite conference circuit, addressing issues of gender parity and caregiving support f...

The recent conflict between Ben Shapiro's The Daily Wire and right-wing YouTube star Steven Crowder has revealed a spectacle of mudslinging and profit-chasin...

Reena, a prominent Jewish organization in Canada, was founded 50 years ago to provide support and housing for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to...

A suspect in the 2018 murder of Blaze Bernstein, a Jewish and gay college student, is finally being tried after being ruled competent to stand trial. Bernste...

The podcast episode discusses Babatha, an ancient Jewish woman who, despite being unremarkable, shed light on 2nd century Judea through documents found in he...

The article discusses the rising trend of young ultra-Orthodox Jewish women, particularly from Canada, using social media to showcase their singing talents d...

Benjamin Netanyahu has formed his sixth government in Israel, returning as prime minister with a right-wing coalition. The new government has sparked controv...

"Cinema Sabaya," an Israeli film by Orit Fouks Rotem, explores the lives and interactions between Jewish and Arab women participating in a video workshop, ch...

This podcast episode delves into the lesser-known stories of two powerful Jewish women in history, Dona Gracia Mendes and Benvenida Abrabanel, who emerged du...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the host explores the topic of Sweet Sixteen parties in Jewish culture and interviews guest Isabel Kaplan about her new novel,...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has decided to pursue involuntary commitment for mentally ill individuals on the streets and subways. This move raises questio...

In a recent podcast, the discussion included Joe Biden's decision to extend the emergency provision allowing the suspension of college loan payments, the rev...

In a Jewish History Nerds podcast episode, the hosts discuss Napoleon's deliberations on whether Jews could be French citizens during the French Revolution. ...

The text discusses the immediate blame placed on those concerned about the rise of transgenderism for a shooting incident in a Colorado Springs club, rather ...

This episode of Unorthodox features feminist icon Letty Cottin Pogrebin, who discusses her Jewish identity and experiences within the feminist movement. The ...

Hagar Lahav, a professor of communication at Sapir Academic College, talks about her book "Women, Secularism and Belief: A Sociology of Belief in the Jewish-...

Yeshiva University (YU) has established a new LGBTQ club called the Kol Yisrael Arevim Club as an Orthodox-compliant alternative to the existing YU Pride All...

The Miami Boys Choir, a popular Orthodox Jewish pop group founded in the 1970s, recently gained unexpected fame on TikTok, with their videos garnering hundre...

The episode explores the implications of the recent protests in Iran, driven by women's rights following the death of Mahsa Amini, and examines the vulnerabi...

The struggle for LGBTQ recognition at Yeshiva University (YU) has become emblematic for other students facing similar challenges at religious institutions. Y...

Nina Totenberg's memoir, "Dinners With Ruth," chronicles her friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, highlighting their shared experiences...

The text discusses a variety of Jewish topics, including a follow-up on the role of day schools in 2022 with Yehuda Kurtzer from the Shalom Hartman Institute...

Joanna Halpern Zisman, a software engineer from Toronto, created Yente over the Rainbow, the first dating site for LGBTQAI+ Jews in 2017. The site aims to he...

Nicki Green, a trans artist and professor, is redefining Jewish rituals to be more inclusive of queer, trans individuals. Despite never visiting a mikveh due...

Barbra Streisand, particularly through her roles and performances such as in "Funny Girl" and her self-directed film "Yentl," redefined beauty and femininity...

The podcast "As Canadian as Possible, Under the Circumstances" celebrates Canada Day with a focus on Canadian Jewish life. It features interviews with an Isr...

This episode delves into Roman Baber's journey as an independent Jewish politician in Canada, highlighting his controversial stance on vaccine mandates and h...

Christopher Michaelson shares his personal journey of reconciling his Jewish and Chinese identities, which were initially in conflict due to societal and fam...

James Kirchick, author of "Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington," discusses his book, shedding light on the LGBTQ history of Washington D.C. Add...

In a recent episode of the podcast, the hosts discussed political events in Israel and the UK where votes determined the fate of government leaders, showcasi...

The Jewish community has progressed from acknowledging queer Jews to actively working towards their inclusion in Jewish law and practice. The Queer Jewish In...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss Israel's government failing to renew temporary regulations allowing Israeli law to apply t...

The text discusses the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, highlighting the impact it may have on women's reproductive rights. It crit...

Sally Priesand made history almost 50 years ago as the first female rabbi ordained in North America, yet female rabbis today still face disparities compared ...

Yonit and Jonathan discuss the well-regulated gun culture in Israel compared to the U.S. following a tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. They also touch on the groundb...

The article discusses the issue of sexual abuse perpetrated by rabbis within the Jewish community, using the case of Rabbi Barry Freundel as a starting point...

Orthodox Judaism is facing challenges in holding sexual abusers accountable, as seen through the resistance to investigations and lack of transparency within...

Lorie Wolf shares her harrowing journey as a sexual assault survivor, criticizing the Orthodox Jewish community for mishandling her case. The episode emphasi...

The article explores Bernie Sanders' candidacy for the U.S. presidency and his complex relationship with his Jewish identity during his campaigns. A crucial ...

Delia Ephron's memoir, "Left on Tenth: A Second Chance at Life," offers a poignant narrative of love, loss, and survival amid profound personal challenges. E...

Israel's newly-formed women's hockey team made its international debut in Belgrade, Serbia, despite significant challenges like limited ice time in Israel an...

In a recent podcast episode, the discussion covers the criticism of mainstream and social media's handling of the Hunter Biden laptop story, followed by an e...

In this edition, Sally Abed, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the important topics of Israel potentially accepting refugees from Ukraine, the droppin...

In this episode of Unorthodox, Wayne Hoffman discusses his book about uncovering a family mystery intertwined with his mother's decline into Alzheimer's, lea...

A group of prominent Jewish women have intensified their political activism efforts with the relaunch of Jewish Democratic Women for Action, focusing on enga...

Lara Rae is a talented comedian who is transgender and deeply spiritual. The author expresses admiration for Lara Rae and hints at a forthcoming reunion or e...

The text discusses the shift in focus in the public health response to the Omicron variant of the pandemic, suggesting it is more about competing visions of ...

Comedian Alex Edelman explores his Jewish identity through his solo show "Just For Us," inspired by his mixed feelings about attending a white supremacist me...