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Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords celebrated her belated bat mitzvah at Temple Chaverim in Tucson, Arizona, marking a momentous and emotional milestone more th...

Rabbi Sally J. Priesand, the first woman to be ordained as a rabbi in the U.S., expresses her heartbreak over a report revealing gender bias and misconduct a...

The Jewish Women's Archive (JWA) celebrates its 25th anniversary with the release of the Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women, expanding on previous wor...

Amalia Saar, an Anthropology Professor at the University of Haifa, co-authored a book with Dr. Hawazin Younis titled "Diversity: Palestinian career women in ...

In her article "We Got Here Because of Cowardice. We Get Out With Courage," Bari Weiss discusses the dangers of wokeness and the importance of courageous dis...

The article draws parallels between Britney Spears' legal struggle to end her father's control over her life through a conservatorship and ancient biblical n...

Brandy Shufutinsky, a Black Jewish woman, shares her perspective on feeling safer as a Jew in Israel compared to the U.S., despite geopolitical tensions. In ...

In this segment, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss the impact of the Abraham Accords a year after its launch, reflecting on the chang...

Colt Cabana, also known as Scott Colton, has risen from his beginnings in the Midwest wrestling scene to become a prominent figure in professional wrestling....

A Yeshiva University student has accused a men's basketball team member of rape and claims the university inadequately handled the investigation, placing the...

The latest casting of Beanie Feldstein, a Jewish actress, as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of 'Funny Girl' has reignited discussions about Jewish repre...

In the article, Mira Fox discusses the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo amid sexual harassment allegations, drawing parallels to the Jewish mont...

Karol Markowicz discusses the serious allegations against Andrew Cuomo regarding his treatment of women, the significance of a less radical candidate winning...

The text discusses the growing pressure to reimpose lockdown measures in America permanently, focusing on the public-health bureaucracy's desire for extended...

The podcast discussion highlighted by COMMENTARY columnist Matthew Continetti covers the Biden administration's handling of events in Cuba, the implementatio...

"My Unorthodox Life" on Netflix is a reality show that explores the concept of fashion as a symbol of female empowerment through the life of Julia Haart, a f...

Nakuset is a powerful figure who manages a women's shelter for Indigenous people in Montreal. She shares her experience of being removed from her Saskatchewa...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag from Times of Israel discuss various topics including Israel's new government's relations with the U....

In a discussion titled "The Dilemmas of Power Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron touch upon significant topics including the cont...

The episode discusses the implications of Canada's blood donation ban on gay men, particularly in light of a recent proposal by Canadian Blood Services to re...

Historian Sarah Schrank of California State University, Long Beach delves into the history of American nudism in her book "Free and Natural: Nudity and the A...

The podcast discusses cultural confusion regarding political correctness, law, and the mistreatment of women, then shifts to the Democratic party's claim tha...

Rabbi Steven Greenberg, the first openly gay Orthodox rabbi, discusses his work with Eshel, an organization supporting LGBTQ Jews in the Orthodox community, ...

"All About Eve" chronicles the life of Eve Adams, an immigrant and radical publisher navigating the oppressive U.S. political landscape during the early 20th...

The Pew Research Center's 2020 study on American Jews reveals a nuanced picture of intermarriage and Jewish identity. While intermarriage rates have stabiliz...

LGBTQ students at Yeshiva University, led by Molly Meisels, have filed a lawsuit against the institution, alleging a culture of discrimination and alienation...

Vronique Mottier of the University of Cambridge discusses how populist parties in European countries like Switzerland, France, Italy, and the Netherlands str...

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing challenges as his attempt to appoint a loyalist as Justice Minister backfires, leading to increased unity among hi...

Julian Edelman, a prominent Jewish NFL player and Superbowl MVP, recently retired after a successful 12-season career with the New England Patriots. This eve...

Aimee Friedman Baron, upon creating the nonprofit I Was Supposed to Have a Baby (IWSTHAB), has established an online community on Instagram for Jewish women ...

The article explores the deeply entrenched narrative of suspicion regarding female Holocaust survivors and the sexual abuse they may have experienced, a topi...

Over 525 rabbis have expressed strong disapproval of efforts by certain Jewish Studies scholars to invite and engage with sociologist Steven M. Cohen, who wa...

Jeffrey Koffman, a Canadian journalist known for his award-winning reporting, activism in the gay rights movement, and success in the tech start-up industry,...

Avid Ventures, launched by Addie Lerner and Tali Vogelstein, is a woman-led venture capital firm that made headlines with its $72 million fund, highlighting ...

Jodi Rudoren reflects on the evolving nature of Jewish customs, symbolized by the inclusion of an orange on the Seder plate during Passover. Initially misund...

This article explores the gendered dynamics within Jewish continuity efforts, questioning whether the emphasis on biological reproduction inherently perpetua...

A bronze statue of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was unveiled in Brooklyn, where she was born, to honor her legacy of fighting for gender equality and other ca...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the declining support for Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, analyzing its implications for the upcom...

This episode features a conversation between Tali Farhadian Weinstein and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, exploring the roles of faith and identity in tackling racial...

The podcast discusses the potential downfall of Andrew Cuomo due to sexual harassment allegations, questioning whether this issue might overshadow the previo...

Sa'ed Atshan explores the complexities of navigating queerness in Palestine, including the West Bank, Gaza, and Israel, as well as in refugee camps. The book...

Susan Polgar, a pioneering figure in chess, broke records as the first woman to qualify for the World Chess Championship, defying significant sexism and adve...

Rob Eshman reflects on his experience as a rabbi's husband, offering insights and advice to Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris. Eshman parallels the novel...

This episode of Unorthodox features actor Michael Ian Black discussing his book on masculinity and Kylie Unell, a Ph.D. student, exploring Jewish identity. T...

"Monologues from the Makom" is a collection of essays and poems by observant Jewish women exploring intimate topics like female sexuality within the Orthodox...

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the possibility of granting Prime Minister Netanyahu amnesty from corruption ch...

In a podcast, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life is discussed along with the impact of her death on Democrats, who are seen to have ex...

As Kamala Harris accepted her nomination as Vice President, the Democratic National Convention included a heartfelt tribute from her family, featuring her Je...

Kamala Harris, the U.S. Vice President and wife of Jewish attorney Douglas Emhoff, has a Yiddish nickname, "Momala," affectionately given by her step-childre...

This episode of Unorthodox features a discussion with Rachel Shukert about her role as showrunner for Netflix's The Baby-Sitters Club and how she modernized ...