Unorthodox
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Neighborhood Watch: Ep. 154
18 Oct 2018
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...
18 Oct 2018
Unorthodox
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Neighborhood Watch: Ep. 154
18 Oct 2018
This episode of Unorthodox explores the groundbreaking work of Ruchie Freier, founder of Ezras Nashim, the first all-female volunteer ambulance corps in New ...
18 Oct 2018
Forward
Why You Should Never Date A Man In A Fedora
17 Oct 2018
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...
17 Oct 2018
Tablet
A Safer Space for Women in Orthodox Judaism’s Rules for Sex
17 Oct 2018
The text discusses the #MeToo movement's impact on societal attitudes towards the treatment of women, highlighting the prevalence of sexual abuse and objecti...
17 Oct 2018
Lehrhaus
Nishmat HaBayit: A Window into the Successes of Yoatzot Halacha
15 Oct 2018
"Nishmat HaBayit" is a significant book authored by Yoatzot Halacha from Nishmat that focuses on Jewish family purity laws, particularly Hilkhot Niddah. The ...
15 Oct 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “Jewesses Packing Heat” Edition
11 Oct 2018
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...
11 Oct 2018
Lehrhaus
Orthodox Women’s Leadership: A Proactive Approach
8 Oct 2018
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...
8 Oct 2018
Tablet
The Rabbi’s Feminist Zionism
27 Sep 2018
The Rabbis Feminist Zionism discusses the intersection of feminism, Zionism, and postmodernism, highlighting Einat Ramon's perspective as a feminist Zionist ...
27 Sep 2018
Forward
Book Claiming Israel Intentionally Maims Palestinians Wins Academic Prize
16 Sep 2018
Rutgers University professor Jasbir Puar's book "The Right to Maim: Debility, Capacity, Disability" won a prize from the National Women’s Studies Association...
16 Sep 2018
Tablet
Tupac’s Corset
12 Sep 2018
The artist Zo Buckman explores the intersection of hip-hop, feminism, and her Jewish identity through embroidered vintage lingerie featuring lyrics from Bigg...
12 Sep 2018
Tablet
Cardi B Got Me Through My Son’s Circumcision
6 Sep 2018
The author reflects on their experience surrounding their son's circumcision, drawing parallels to the success and identity representation of Cardi B. They d...
6 Sep 2018
Jewish Action
Gifts My Mother Gave Me: A Tribute to the Jewish Mother
31 Aug 2018
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 ...
31 Aug 2018
Jewish Review of Books
The Burnt Pot
30 Aug 2018
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 ...
30 Aug 2018
Jewish Review of Books
Looking Backward and Forward
28 Aug 2018
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 ...
28 Aug 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “International” Edition
16 Aug 2018
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...
16 Aug 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “International” Edition
16 Aug 2018
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...
16 Aug 2018
Tablet
No Broken Glass
13 Aug 2018
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...
13 Aug 2018
Forward
Blaze Bernstein Murder Suspect Allegedly Targeted Him Because He Was Gay
3 Aug 2018
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...
3 Aug 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “Blood, Sweat & Milk” Edition
2 Aug 2018
In "The Blood, Sweat & Milk Edition," Times of Israel Ops & Blogs Editor Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss various significant ...
2 Aug 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “Blood, Sweat & Milk” Edition
2 Aug 2018
In "The Blood, Sweat & Milk Edition," Times of Israel contributors Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron explore various significant topics...
2 Aug 2018
Tablet
Exit Ghosts
1 Aug 2018
The text reflects on the parallel lives of the author's father, a doctor, and her literary idol, the renowned writer Philip Roth, drawing comparisons and con...
1 Aug 2018
People of the Pod
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AJC Passport: Israel on the “Woke Left” and Saving the White Helmets
27 Jul 2018
Journalist Emily Shire discusses the evolving stance of the woke left on Israel, citing a recent Teen Vogue article linking Israeli-Palestinian conflict to U...
27 Jul 2018
Tablet
Cardi B, Feminist
27 Jul 2018
The text briefly mentions Cardi B being seen as a feminist. It also encourages supporting Jewish journalism that is characterized as sane, honest, and unflin...
27 Jul 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “The Revolution Will Be Corporatized” Edition
26 Jul 2018
In this podcast episode, Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss Likud voters who hold leftist views, Israeli corporations supporting LG...
26 Jul 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “The Revolution Will Be Corporatized” Edition
26 Jul 2018
In a discussion led by Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron, they explore Likud voters' surprising views, Israeli corporations supporting LGB...
26 Jul 2018
Unorthodox
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The JAP Show–Live: Ep. 144
26 Jul 2018
In episode 144 of The JAP ShowLive, a discussion was held at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan about the Jewish American Princess (JAP) stereotype, featurin...
26 Jul 2018
Unorthodox
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The JAP Show–Live: Ep. 144
26 Jul 2018
In this lively episode recorded live at the JCC Manhattan, Mark Oppenheimer, Stephanie Butnick, and Liel Leibowitz explore the controversial "Jewish American...
26 Jul 2018
Unorthodox
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The One With the Mitzvah Tank: Ep. 143
12 Jul 2018
In episode 143 of "The One With the Mitzvah Tank," the hosts explore encounters with Chabad Hasidic men in Manhattan who ask strangers if they are Jewish and...
12 Jul 2018
Lehrhaus
Women and Paternalism
10 Jul 2018
The article discusses the issue of women's advanced Torah study within Modern Orthodox communities. The author reflects on the challenges and societal norms ...
10 Jul 2018
Lehrhaus
Women must learn and lead: A Response to Chaim Saiman
9 Jul 2018
In response to Chaim Saiman's views on female Torah study and leadership, Sharona Margolin Halickman argues that women in American Modern Orthodox communitie...
9 Jul 2018
Forward
Hasidic Sages Supported Transgender People 200 Years Ago
5 Jul 2018
Abby Stein, a transgender activist who was raised in a Hasidic family in Williamsburg, sheds light on the historical support for transgender individuals by H...
5 Jul 2018
Forward
Dr. Ruth Explains How To Have Good Sex Even As The World Goes To Hell
28 Jun 2018
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the renowned Jewish sex therapist, advocates for taking a break from the overwhelming barrage of negative news to focus on intimate conn...
28 Jun 2018
Lehrhaus
The Opaque Ceiling Hovering Over Women’s Torah Study: A Reply to Judah Goldberg
28 Jun 2018
The article responds to Judah Goldberg's call to enhance women's Torah study by addressing the need to understand the existing motivations and assumptions sh...
28 Jun 2018
Tablet
In Tel Aviv, a Mechitzah Sparks a Battle Over the Role of Religion in the Public Square
27 Jun 2018
In Tel Aviv, a controversy arose over the use of a mechitzah at a religious event in Rabin Square. The mayor and civil rights organizations opposed the mechi...
27 Jun 2018
Tablet
The Marrying Kind
21 Jun 2018
The text tells the story of a woman who, after years of failed relationships, unexpectedly finds love with a former friend, Paula, at a fundraiser opposing a...
21 Jun 2018
Tablet
Letter to My Unborn Son
15 Jun 2018
In this letter addressed to an unborn son, the father recounts the family dynamics and negotiations that took place upon the announcement of the pregnancy, p...
15 Jun 2018
Unorthodox
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Kung Fu Naches: Ep. 139
14 Jun 2018
Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, the first Orthodox rabbi at New York City's LGBTQ synagogue, CBST, discusses how Judaism can include transgender adherents. Matthew Pol...
14 Jun 2018
Unorthodox
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Kung Fu Naches: Ep. 139
14 Jun 2018
In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Mike Moskowitz discusses his role in fostering inclusivity for trans and queer Jews within Orthodox Judaism, while Matth...
14 Jun 2018
Lehrhaus
Making Expertise Available to Women: A Programmatic Agenda for Advanced Torah Study
11 Jun 2018
In a discussion on advanced Torah study for women, Judah Goldberg emphasizes the need for further development of advanced Talmud programs for women. He ackno...
11 Jun 2018
Tablet
Growing Up With Kate Spade
6 Jun 2018
Kate Spade, the iconic designer known for her chic and colorful handbags, passed away at 55 in an apparent suicide, leaving a profound impact on those who gr...
6 Jun 2018
Tablet
Putting the Jew Back in the Queer
29 May 2018
Lillian Faderman's biography, "Harvey Milk: His Lives and Death," part of Yales Jewish Lives series, emphasizes the Jewishness of the gay icon Harvey Milk, h...
29 May 2018
Lehrhaus
Goodbye, Philip: A Hesped
28 May 2018
Philip Roth, a groundbreaking Jewish American writer, challenged and shaped the landscape of American Jewry through his controversial and thought-provoking n...
28 May 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “Republikud & Labocrats?” Edition
24 May 2018
In the podcast episode titled "The Republikud & Labocrats? Edition," Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the need to potentially ref...
24 May 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “Republikud & Labocrats?” Edition
24 May 2018
Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss Israeli politics focusing on the possibility of changing the election system to diminish the inf...
24 May 2018
Forward
Philip Roth Dies, And Part Of Our America Dies With Him
23 May 2018
The article reflects on the impact of Philip Roth's death on the Jewish American literary landscape, highlighting the significance of his works like "Portnoy...
23 May 2018
Tablet
Whose Tribe Is It, Anyway?
26 Apr 2018
In a recent episode of the NPR podcast Code Switch, the American Jewish experience of transitioning into the category of White was discussed, highlighting th...
26 Apr 2018
Jewish Review of Books
The Gentile Jewess
16 Apr 2018
Muriel Spark, a celebrated author, and icon, known for works like The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, explored human motivation with depth and humor. Born to a Je...
16 Apr 2018
Tel Aviv Review
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How Jews in the Jim Crow South Labored to be White
13 Apr 2018
Dr. Caroline Light from Harvard University discusses her book, "That Pride of Race and Character: The Roots of Jewish Benevolence in the Jim Crow South," whi...
13 Apr 2018
Tablet
The Talmud, Personified
10 Apr 2018
In Barry Scott Wimpfheimer's book "The Talmud: A Biography," he explores various perspectives on the Talmud, showcasing feminist protest art by Andi Arnovitz...
10 Apr 2018
Promised Podcast
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The “Who Surveils the Surveillors?” Edition
22 Mar 2018
In the "Who Surveils the Surveillors? Edition," Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss Israel's use of machine-learning AI for detectin...
22 Mar 2018