Forward Welcoming ‘Sabbath Queen,’ a new documentary about a rabbi who breaks all boundaries 14 Jun
"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...
14 Jun
JTA Frieda Johles Forman, ‘fiery’ feminist who rediscovered Yiddish women authors, dies at 87 14 Jun
Frieda Johles Forman, a pioneering feminist in Jewish studies and literature, passed away at 87. She rediscovered and translated Yiddish women writers, culmi...
14 Jun
Bonjour Chai headphones Bonus: "Labour of Love", from recollections with the Jewish Public Library 14 Jun
The podcast miniseries "recollections" from the Jewish Public Library celebrates the 110th anniversary of the library by exploring its Jewish Leftist roots i...
14 Jun
Jewish Chronicle Modesty rules in a house with a pre-teen girl 14 Jun
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...
14 Jun
Tablet Synagogues’ Absent Fathers 14 Jun
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...
14 Jun
Tablet How Babies Are Made 14 Jun
The text discusses personal experiences working in a synagogue's development office and receiving donations from congregants. It delves into the importance t...
14 Jun
The Free Press Sheryl Sandberg: ‘I Was Wrong About Antisemitism’ 13 Jun
Sheryl Sandberg reflects on her initial misjudgment of the response to antisemitism after witnessing the rescue of hostages in Israel by researching and crea...
13 Jun
Jewish Chronicle ‘A few months after my release from prison I was back on the crystal meth’: meet Britain’s unlikeliest drug dealer 11 Jun
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...
11 Jun
Jewish Chronicle Politicising the victims of sexual assault means they suffer twice 11 Jun
The article criticizes the politicization of victims of sexual assault, highlighting a Times piece that skewed the truth for a specific agenda regarding inci...
11 Jun
JTA Anti-Israel hostility is making deeply needed Pride events less safe for Jews like us 10 Jun
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 ...
10 Jun
Forward 'What Do I Do With All This Heritage?' A new play celebrates Asian Jewish America in all its diversity 10 Jun
"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...
10 Jun
Jewish Chronicle Our grandmothers would be amazed to see what’s happening in shul 9 Jun
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...
9 Jun
Chabad.org How a Single Mom Created a Blended Family 7 Jun
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.
7 Jun
Chabad.org I Felt Alone and Angry at G-d 7 Jun
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.
7 Jun
Moment Mister Kelly’s Nightclub with David Marienthal, Alison Hinderliter and Joe Alterman 7 Jun
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 ...
7 Jun
Jewish Insider ‘The call is coming from inside the house’: Why queer Jews fear discrimination at Pride events this year 7 Jun
Queer Jews are expressing fear of discrimination at Pride events due to increasing antisemitism and anti-Zionist sentiment within the LGBTQ community, exempl...
7 Jun
Tablet The Evolution of the Israeli Kitchen 6 Jun
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...
6 Jun
Forward In Blaze Bernstein murder trial, mother of accused testifies about his troubled childhood 5 Jun
In the Blaze Bernstein murder trial, the mother of the accused, Samuel Woodward, testified about his troubled childhood, detailing his struggles with fitting...
5 Jun
Jewish Chronicle Don’t forget the role of stupidity in the debate about Israel 5 Jun
The text discusses the role of stupidity in the debate surrounding Israel and the Middle East, using an interview between a gay man and an individual support...
5 Jun
Jewish Chronicle Another step forward for Orthodox female rabbis 5 Jun
Rabbi Miriam Lorie's graduation from Yeshivat Maharat and her leadership at Kehillat Nashira in Borehamwood mark a significant moment for British Jewry, as O...
5 Jun
The Free Press Letters to the Editor: The People’s Prophets 5 Jun
The Free Press ran a series called The Prophets focusing on influential thinkers; readers were asked for additional suggestions. Notable figures included phi...
5 Jun
Kveller 10 Jewish LGBTQ+ Kids Books Worth Reading 4 Jun
The post discusses a list of 10 Jewish LGBTQ+ kids books recommended for reading during Pride Month, emphasizing the importance of diverse representation in ...
4 Jun
Mishpacha A Tale of Two Weddings: Readers Join the Conversation 4 Jun
The story explores a dilemma faced by Shif, torn between attending her boss Devorah's wedding and her best friend Yaeli's wedding that fall on the same day. ...
4 Jun
Mishpacha Life in the Waiting Room   4 Jun
The author, a mother of four, reflects on her challenging journey through secondary infertility, highlighting the emotional toll and struggles she faced whil...
4 Jun
Forward Did Elaine May disappear — or is that just another Hollywood myth? 3 Jun
Elaine May, known as one half of the comedic duo Nichols and May, has not disappeared despite efforts to do so. In Carrie Courogen's biography, "Miss May Doe...
3 Jun
Forward Yes, we can talk to people we disagree with about Israel. Here's how. 31 May
The article discusses the challenges of engaging in conversations about Israel with people who have different viewpoints, highlighting instances of disagreem...
31 May
JTA Jewish Pride Month events in New York City 2024, from galas to Shabbat services 31 May
June is Pride Month celebrating the LGBTQ community, with New York City hosting a variety of events including the Pride parade. The Jewish community in NYC, ...
31 May
Israel: State of a Nation The Gen Z Divide | Montana Tucker on Being a Proud Jew in the Face of Ignorance and Conformism 31 May
Montana Tucker discusses the challenges of being a proud Jew in the face of ignorance and conformism among Gen Z in a Youtube video.
31 May
Moment Claudia Sheinbaum: Trailblazer or Mexico’s Next Puppet Leader? 31 May
Claudia Sheinbaum, a frontrunner in Mexico's upcoming presidential election and a former mayor of Mexico City, is positioned to become the country's first fe...
31 May
Jewish Chronicle Rabbi’s ordination marks a decade of progress for Orthodox women in Britain 31 May
Rabbi Miriam Lorie is set to become the first female Orthodox rabbi in the UK, marking a decade of progress for Orthodox women in leadership roles. The initi...
31 May
Tablet G.I. Jew 31 May
Brothers Yarden and Elad Stefansky developed Giborey Israel, a line of action figures called G.I. Jews, inspired by real-life Israeli heroes like IDF soldier...
31 May
Tablet Why Gays (and Others) Should Still Read ‘Faggots’ 31 May
"Faggots" by Larry Kramer is a satirical novel set in the pre-AIDS gay scene in New York and delves into the lives of characters like Abe Bronstein and Fred ...
31 May
Forward On the road again — except a lot more Jewish than Jack Kerouac, or T.S. Eliot for that matter 30 May
"Goyhood" is Reuven Fenton's debut novel following the lives of twin brothers David and Marty Belkin from adolescence in New Moab, Georgia to middle age, whe...
30 May
Jewish Chronicle Why I’m setting my own beauty standards 30 May
The author reflects on their struggles with self-image and beauty standards, having been told they weren't conventionally pretty as a teenager. They share ho...
30 May
Jewish Chronicle The mother of feminist art: Judy Chicago comes to London 29 May
American artist Judy Chicago is showcasing her largest solo exhibition in London, focusing on her Jewish heritage and feminist perspective that challenge the...
29 May
Kveller This Sephardi Jewish Grandmother Was the Reigning Queen of NY’s 1970s Porn District 28 May
"Queen of the Deuce" is a documentary celebrating the life of Chelly Wilson, a Sephardi Jewish woman who owned a chain of porn theaters in 1970s New York Cit...
28 May
Mishpacha Family First Inbox: Issue 895 28 May
The Family First Inbox, Issue 895, features various reader responses and articles addressing personal struggles and healing journeys. The text explores theme...
28 May
Chabad.org What it's like to be Jewish on Campus after October 7th 28 May
The video explores Sara's journey of discovering her Judaism at Columbia University amidst a challenging environment including violent threats, gaslighting, ...
28 May
The Free Press ‘I Helped Standing Rock Go Viral. Now I Regret It.’ Plus. . . 28 May
Lucy Biggers, a former social media producer, reflects on her role in promoting the "omnicause" through viral content creation, where various social justice ...
28 May
Lehrhaus Voices from Outside the Cave: Women and the Story of Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai 27 May
The text discusses the story of Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai and the women in his life: his mother (Eishet Yohai), wife (Eishet Shimon), and daughter-in-law (Eishe...
27 May
eJewishPhilanthropy The missing ingredient in the 2023 UJA-Federation of New York population survey 24 May
The UJA-Federation of New York's recent Jewish population survey lacked questions about Chabad's involvement among Metro NYC Jews, despite Chabad's considera...
24 May
Jewish Chronicle How I embraced my identity as a mixed-race, British-Asian Jew 23 May
Jay Prosser, in "Loving Strangers: A Camphorwood Chest, a Legacy, a Son Returns," recounts his journey of exploring his mixed-race, British-Asian Jewish iden...
23 May
Forward I keep running into my exes at my synagogue. Why can’t they find their own place to pray? 23 May
A Jewish person seeking advice in a column called A Bintel Brief describes running into exes at their synagogue, feeling uncomfortable sharing the space. The...
23 May
Lehrhaus The Culture of Learning in Women’s Torah Study 23 May
The author discusses the importance of creating a culture of learning for women in Torah study, particularly in Gemara and Talmud, similar to the vibrant env...
23 May
Jewish Chronicle ‘This is about women taking charge of their futures’ 23 May
"Now You See Us" is an exhibition at the Tate featuring works by women artists from 1520-1920 who defied societal norms by pursuing professional artistic car...
23 May
Tablet What Nellie Saw 23 May
Nellie Bowles' "Morning After the Revolution" discusses the failures and absurdities of progressive movements following George Floyd's killing, critiquing as...
23 May
Jewish Chronicle Let’s talk about how our kids learn about gender 22 May
The text discusses concerns over the teaching of gender and sexuality in Jewish educational settings, including references to the existence of multiple gende...
22 May
Hadassah ‘To Be a Jew Today’ 21 May
Noah Feldman's book "To Be a Jew Today" delves into the complexities of Jewish identity, moving beyond denominational labels to explore four distinct Jewish ...
21 May
Chabad.org My Infertility Journey & Losing the Baby I Prayed For 21 May
The video delves into Rochel's emotional journey of overcoming infertility struggles and the tragic loss of one of her twins, finding strength and faith alon...
21 May
Mishpacha Meet Shevy Lowinger 21 May
Shevy Lowinger, a mother initially working from home, unexpectedly became a doula after attending a training session and subsequently assisting a friend duri...
21 May