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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...

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...

Nomads United is a unique organization founded by Kareen Kohn, an Israeli with diverse travel experiences, promoting a nomadic lifestyle via horseback carava...