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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 ...

In a discussion on the COMMENTARY podcast, it is highlighted that Donald Trump's proposal to postpone the election is viewed as an attack on the American civ...

Samantha Zerin's journey to come out as transgender was a deeply personal and impactful transition not only for her but also for the community at Temple Eman...

Dr. Gili Hammer delves into the intersection of blindness and gender among visually impaired Israeli women in her book "Blindness through the Looking Glass: ...

The article explores the unique environment of Jewish summer camps as spaces that historically aimed to cultivate Jewish identity and provide an Americanized...

The article "My Nonbinary Journey" chronicles the author's personal path to understanding and embracing their nonbinary identity. Set against the backdrop of...

The discussion revolves around the inclusion of transgender and nonbinary individuals in Jewish death and burial practices, particularly focusing on the ritu...

The article "Becoming a Man" explores the author's journey grappling with his identity and sexuality within the framework of Orthodox Judaism. Raised in an e...

The editorial by Jodi Rudoren reflects on the power of collective screams as a form of protest and expression in the face of systemic issues. Rudoren recount...

Today on MSNBC's Morning Joe, Joe Biden addressed allegations of sexual assault made by a Senate staffer. The impact of this controversy on the media landsca...

Jewish name changes reflect pivotal identity shifts, as evidenced in the Torah with figures like Avraham and Yisrael. This tradition resonates deeply with tr...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and critic Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the decline of Israel's Labor Party, the debate on government support for the arts,...

"Mrs. America," an FX miniseries streaming on Hulu, captures the intense political and ideological battles over the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) during the 1...

Idit Klein reflects on her family's legacy of hope and resilience as Holocaust survivors and its influence on her life and work. She describes the strength h...

In the discussion titled "The Still Wandering the Desert Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida explore the challenges Israel f...

The COMMENTARY podcast episode discusses various current events including Donald Trump's behavior at press conferences, Joe Biden's interactions with women, ...

Orthodox journalists Sivan Rahav-Meir and Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt explore the intersection of media, religion, and gender in a panel discussion at Yeshiva...

Michael Coren, known for being outspoken and conservative, experienced a significant shift in his views, particularly regarding supporting gay marriage, lead...

Daniel is a gay man who is also a priest. The article explores the topics of whether his calling to priesthood or his coming out as gay happened first, and a...

Kathleen Wynne, the first female Premier of Ontario and the first openly gay Premier, discussed spirituality and religion on the podcast "Not That Kind Of Ra...

In this episode of Israel Policy Pod, MK Aida Touma-Sliman discusses her mission in Israeli politics, centered on anti-occupation and equality for Palestinia...