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In a reflection on attending the D.C. Dyke March, the author shares their experience supporting queer Jewish women who faced anti-Semitism within their own L...

Roberta Kaplan, known for her role in securing marriage equality for LGBTQ Americans, expresses dismay over the D.C. Dyke March's ban on Israeli and Jewish P...

Dr. Gisella Perl, a Holocaust survivor, defied Josef Mengele in Auschwitz to save hundreds of pregnant women by performing secret abortions under dire condit...

In a recent episode of Law & Order: SVU, inspired by real-life Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a hijab-wearing city councilwoman resembling Omar is portrayed as a ...

In the podcast episode "Mom's the Word: Ep. 180," the focus is on mothers in honor of Mother's Day. Jewish guest Catherine Reitman, creator of Workin Moms, s...

In a post-Passover episode of "In the Bag," Jewish guests Rebecca Minkoff and Moriel Rothman-Zecher share their stories, with Minkoff discussing her fashion ...

Fredy Hirsch, a gay Zionist youth leader, and his partner Jan Mautner, a medical student, lived in Czechoslovakia and were vital figures among Jewish communi...

Despite being a celebrated film, Woody Allen's "Manhattan" is now difficult to assess due to his controversial personal life, including his relationship with...

"Cat Person" by Kristen Roupenian explores modern relationships and sexual dynamics, focusing on a young woman named Margot and her awkward encounter with Ro...

Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a leading liberal Orthodox rabbinical school, decided not to ordain Daniel Atwood, a gay student, just months before his graduation....

"Hilkhot Nashim" is a publication by the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA) that aims to dispel misconceptions about women's obligations in Jewish ritu...

Michael Steinhardt, a prominent Jewish philanthropist and megadonor known for founding Birthright Israel, faces accusations of sexual harassment by multiple ...

The last thirty years have seen ongoing tensions at the Western Wall between Women of the Wall, advocating for women's prayer rights, and haredi Jews resisti...

This episode of "Unorthodox" features interviews with dating app ghostwriter Meredith Golden and married comedians Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini, discuss...

Psychologist Nurit Novis-Deutsch suggests that individuals who possess a multifaceted identity are more likely to be tolerant towards those different from th...

In Miriam Gedwiser's essay about revisiting the story of the Oven of Akhnai in Jewish tradition, she explores how the narrative on Bava Metzia 59a-b offers a...

Progressive spaces, including environmentalist and LGBTQ movements, are increasingly exhibiting anti-Semitic sentiments, creating challenges for Jewish indiv...

The Women's March, amid accusations of anti-Semitism against its leaders, has formed a new steering committee for its upcoming event, featuring three Jewish ...

The article discusses the complex relationship between Jews and whiteness in America, exploring the issue of Jews being perceived as white or not. The author...

The author delves into the debate about whether European Jews should be considered white and discusses the complexities of Jewish identity and oppression. Sh...

This reflection captures a Jewish individual's childhood experiences living next to a neighbor with elaborate Christmas decorations, including a display of S...

Melanie Phillips' memoir "Guardian Angel" delves into her upbringing in postwar Britain, depicting a complex family dynamic where a strong but frail mother a...

The author reflects on the act of shaving and its cultural significance, particularly in the Jewish and gentile communities. They explore the idea that genti...

A group of seven women initially came together after the 2016 election to organize what would become the Women's March, with the aim of including marginalize...

The text discusses the theme of navigating cultural identities and historical allegiances, highlighting the story of the York Massacre in 1190 and the poetry...

The author reflects on the significance of preparing traditional Jewish recipes, particularly latkes, using a cookbook inherited from a Conservative congrega...

The article explores the story of Jacob's daughter, Dinah, who is raped in Shechem, leading to a violent retaliation by her brothers, Simeon and Levi. Jacob'...

The response challenges Rabbi Avi Shafran's article claiming that Orthodox women are safer due to gender halachot, highlighting the prevalence of sexual abus...

The author discusses the avocation of hunting, claiming it to be a non-Jewish activity, and reflects on the Jewish perspective on hunting. They mention that ...

The article challenges the idea that modesty can prevent sexual assault, discussing perspectives from various religious backgrounds like Judaism, Christianit...

"93Queen" is a documentary that follows Judge Ruchie Freier's journey in establishing Ezras Nashim, the first all-women Hasidic ambulance corps, amidst oppos...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the focus is on Ruchie Freier, the founder of Ezras Nashim, the first all-female volunteer ambulance in NYC established by Has...

This episode of Unorthodox explores the groundbreaking work of Ruchie Freier, founder of Ezras Nashim, the first all-female volunteer ambulance corps in New ...

Jenny Singer humorously recounts her dating misadventures involving a man named Josh, who, in an intriguing twist, was also dating her co-worker Talya. The n...

The text discusses the #MeToo movement's impact on societal attitudes towards the treatment of women, highlighting the prevalence of sexual abuse and objecti...

"Nishmat HaBayit" is a significant book authored by Yoatzot Halacha from Nishmat that focuses on Jewish family purity laws, particularly Hilkhot Niddah. The ...

In this episode of the Promised Podcast, discussions range from the challenges of aging alone among Israeli elderly to the complex perceptions of Jewish wome...

The text discusses the topic of Orthodox women's leadership in Jewish communities, focusing on the barriers women face in attaining high-level leadership pos...

The Rabbis Feminist Zionism discusses the intersection of feminism, Zionism, and postmodernism, highlighting Einat Ramon's perspective as a feminist Zionist ...

Rutgers University professor Jasbir Puar's book "The Right to Maim: Debility, Capacity, Disability" won a prize from the National Women’s Studies Association...

The artist Zo Buckman explores the intersection of hip-hop, feminism, and her Jewish identity through embroidered vintage lingerie featuring lyrics from Bigg...

The author reflects on their experience surrounding their son's circumcision, drawing parallels to the success and identity representation of Cardi B. They d...

In the book "Gifts My Mother Gave Me: A Tribute to the Jewish Mother," different authors share stories illustrating the profound impact and valuable lessons ...

In "The Burnt Pot," the author explores themes of assimilation, identity, and Jewish continuity through the lens of characters in Zadie Smith's novel "White ...

The text discusses the changing status of Jews in America over time, focusing on the concepts of melting pot and cultural pluralism as applied to the Jewish ...

A 26-year-old trans woman and former drag-queen made history by winning The Eurovision song contest, just a week after Israel's fiftieth anniversary. This ev...

A 26-year-old former drag-queen and trans woman won the Eurovision song contest shortly after Israel's fiftieth anniversary, impacting Israeli self-perceptio...

A former rabbi shares his family's experience and decision to hold a secular wedding for their daughter who married a non-Jew, despite their observant Jewish...

Diana Shaw Clark questions whether we should desire for our Jewish daughters to emulate the Matriarchs, given the morally complex lives of Sarah, Rebecca, Ra...

Samuel Woodward, a suspect in the murder of Blaze Bernstein, now faces a hate crime charge for allegedly targeting Bernstein because of his sexual orientatio...