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Kyle Lukoff's novel, "A World Worth Saving," is a National Book Awards finalist in the Young People's Literature category. Targeted at middle-grade readers, ...

The article examines the cultural trend of wearing large, ornate crosses as fashion statements, highlighting its history from Coco Chanel to contemporary pop...

The article explores the contentious issue of whether female-only spaces and sports competitively segregated by biological sex are justified. It discusses ho...

Gary Shteyngart's short film, "The Guy Who Got Cut Wrong," explores his traumatic childhood experience of a botched circumcision performed as a seven-year-ol...

Daniel Tam-Claiborne reflects on his journey of cultural identity as a multiracial Asian American Jew. Feeling out of place in both his Jewish and Chinese he...

Olga Litvak reviews "The Woman Question in Jewish Studies" by Susannah Heschel and Sarah Imhoff, which explores systemic gender issues within Jewish studies....

The article reflects on the significant progress and ongoing challenges for female clergy within the Conservative Jewish movement, 40 years after the ordinat...

In her piece, Carole Hooven argues for the scientific validity of the binary gametic definition of sex, asserting that it is the sole framework applicable ac...

Carole Hooven, a former Harvard lecturer, discusses the controversies surrounding the definition of biological sex, centering on the gametic view which class...

The video explores the experience of entering perimenopause and turning 40, offering insights into the physical and emotional changes that accompany this sta...

In this engaging video, the host features a try-on haul of elegant headscarves from Keter HaYofi, showcasing the versatility and beauty of tichels and mitpac...

The presence of male rabbis in non-Orthodox Jewish communities, particularly Reform and Conservative congregations, is noticeably dwindling, sparking discuss...

Jane Eisner's new biography, "Carole King: She Made the Earth Move," explores the enduring legacy of the singer-songwriter as a cultural icon. Starting from ...

Liba Vaynberg's play "The Matriarchs" reimagines biblical women from the Torah as self-assured participants in a contemporary women's Talmud study group, exp...

Ada Karmi-Melamede, a prominent Israeli architect, has left a profound imprint on Israel's architectural landscape, most notably through her design of the Su...

The ongoing gender pay gap in the Jewish nonprofit sector is a critical issue that requires urgent attention and action. Rachel Gildiner, writing for eJewish...

The article discusses the complex identity challenges faced by LGBTQ Jews, particularly the prejudice they experience both for their sexual orientation and t...

A new graphic novel, "A Tale of Two Surrogates: A Graphic Narrative on Assisted Reproduction," co-authored by Israeli anthropologist Elly Teman and American ...

Shuli Karkowsky and Elizabeth Mandel discuss their work with Moving Traditions and jGirls+ Magazine, which aims to transform how Jewish teens engage with lea...

John Podhoretz and panelists discuss the media and political responses to a mass shooting committed by a trans person at a Christian school. The episode crit...

In this video, the host presents a try-on haul featuring clothing from Yakira Bella, a brand focusing on modest fashion. The haul showcases a variety of outf...

This opinion piece addresses recent developments in Tel Aviv concerning gender and faith discrimination, where synagogues are being asked to sign agreements ...

Liz Wallenstein's journey is a testament to resilience and faith. After enduring a painful divorce and prolonged period of singleness, Liz faced a daunting s...

Reflecting on the stereotype of Jewish mothers as anxious and excessively prepared, Daci Platt humorously embraces the label as a means of keeping her family...

Filmmaker Sarah Friedland and feminist scholar Lynne Segal explore aging through a feminist lens, inspired by the Jewish Communist community's concepts of ca...

The responses featured in the Family First Inbox, Issue 957, highlight the diverse challenges faced by Jewish women, particularly in the context of dating an...

Yehuda Kastel, better known as DJ Hudacris, shares his profound journey from a successful Hasidic DJ to battling severe anxiety following a bad psychedelic e...

Kayla Barnes-Lentz exemplifies the intersection of wellness culture and "biohacking," a trend where individuals use technology and unconventional health prac...

The rise of feminism has significantly impacted the Charedi community, particularly by enabling Orthodox women to pursue high-paying careers, thus supporting...

David Bashevkin explores the complexities of dating, sharing insights from his own journey toward balancing romantic, religious, and professional identities....

Following the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas against Israeli women, survivors of sexual violence have faced a second assault in the form of malicious onli...

Ariel Goldstein's article examines the pressures and myths surrounding modern womanhood, particularly the notion that women can 'have it all' – successful ca...

Cindy Scarr's narrative in "Birds of a Feather" follows Bayla as she navigates a first date with Binyamin, who initially appears unconventional due to his mi...

Bella Abzug, a pioneering Jewish politician and feminist icon, is celebrated for her tenacious advocacy for civil rights, women's equality, environmentalism,...

Judith Montefiore, wife of the famed Sir Moses Montefiore, emerges as a significant yet largely forgotten figure in Jewish history. A devoted and influential...

In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, attacks, Rabba Daphne Lazar Price reflects on the vital role of interfaith feminist alliances in combating antisemit...

In this episode of "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories," a woman discusses her unconventional choice that took her family by surprise, shedding light on ...

Cindy Scarr's exploration of the complexities surrounding epidural use during childbirth highlights both the historical transformations and ongoing debates o...

Liel Leibovitz critiques the transformation of modern masculinity in public discourse, where men, historically valuing rationality and stoicism, now engage i...

American Jewish astronomer Vera Rubin, honored by the Chilean observatory bearing her name, revolutionized our understanding of the universe with her groundb...

During a challenging time marked by the onset of conflict with Iran, Yeshivat Maharat celebrated the semicha (ordination) of 25 new female rabbinic leaders. ...

Chef Tova Sterling, known as Chef Tova, hosts the Sinners Shabbat, a burlesque Shabbat series in NYC that merges traditional Jewish rituals with alternative ...

Pete Davidson, known for his roles on Saturday Night Live and the show Bupkis, is about to become a father. Davidson, who identifies as an Irish Jew, is expe...

A widowed woman, now in her seventies, embarks on a reflective journey of rediscovery during a New York weekend with a new companion. As she balances memorie...

The article discusses the contentious issue of women's roles in Judaism, particularly in relation to rabbinical ordination. It highlights how traditional Jew...

Yoel Yitzchak and Rochel Yenti Bodek discuss their life as a Hasidic couple living with blindness and paralysis respectively. They reject the label of 'inspi...

Aviva Siegel, who was held hostage by Hamas, speaks about her traumatic experience and the ongoing struggle to secure the release of remaining hostages, incl...

Comedian Liz Glazer, married to a rabbi and the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, explores her Jewish identity and family history in her first comedy spe...

Ravensbruck concentration camp, north of Berlin, was a Nazi camp designed exclusively for women, where inmates faced extreme brutality. Yet within its confin...

The ordination of a woman in a same-sex marriage as a Maharat at Yeshivat Maharat challenges traditional Orthodox beliefs, raising concerns from conservative...