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‘I’m Not Your Toy You Stupid Boy!’ The Israeli Eurovision Song Is A MeToo Anthem
16 Mar 2018
Netta Barzilai, winner of Israel's Next Star competition, will represent Israel in the 63rd Eurovision competition with a powerful song by Doron Medley and S...
16 Mar 2018
Tablet
In Pro-Wrestling, the Jews Never Win
16 Mar 2018
The text discusses the lack of success and representation of Jewish wrestlers in the world of professional wrestling, particularly in the WWE. The author ref...
16 Mar 2018
Lehrhaus
When Law Fails Us: Lessons from Rabbinic Responses to Crimes We Cannot Punish for the #MeToo Movement?
15 Mar 2018
In reflecting on how the #MeToo movement and the response to sexual misconduct intersect with Jewish legal traditions, particularly rabbinic justice, Sarah Z...
15 Mar 2018
Unorthodox
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Leading the Pack : Ep: 128
15 Mar 2018
Leah Sarna, a student at Yeshivat Maharat, discusses the controversy surrounding female ordination in Orthodox Judaism and shares her future role at an Ortho...
15 Mar 2018
Tablet
Sex and the Religious Girl
12 Mar 2018
A woman from an Orthodox Jewish background reflects on her experiences with sexuality and intimacy, highlighting the challenges faced by religious girls in d...
12 Mar 2018
Unorthodox
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Candy for Salome: Ep: 127
8 Mar 2018
Israeli food writer and TV personality Gil Hovav discusses his new memoir, "Candies from Heaven," reflecting on his upbringing in Jerusalem as part of the Be...
8 Mar 2018
Tel Aviv Review
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Men, Women and Children of the World: The Impact of Globalization on the Family
5 Mar 2018
Prof. Daphna Hacker from Tel Aviv University delves into her book "Legalized Families in the Era of Bordered Globalization" in an episode of the Tel Aviv Rev...
5 Mar 2018
Forward
Opinion | Woody Allen’s Innocence Should Be A Feminist Cause
1 Mar 2018
In a 2018 opinion piece, the author argues that the rush to condemn Woody Allen amid the #MeToo movement overlooks complexities in his case and should be rec...
1 Mar 2018
Lehrhaus
Supporting Women’s Avodat Hashem Across the Lifespan: Reflections and Recommendations
22 Feb 2018
The text presents a symposium on women's roles in Orthodox Judaism, focusing on their religious experiences and how to support them throughout their lives in...
22 Feb 2018
Lehrhaus
The Messages We Are Sending
21 Feb 2018
In the symposium discussing women's roles in Orthodox Judaism, Tamar Snyder Chaitovsky highlights the challenges faced by women in their thirties juggling fa...
21 Feb 2018
Lehrhaus
A Spirited Quest
20 Feb 2018
The text discusses the author's personal journey and reflections on women's roles in Orthodox Judaism, focusing on her experiences with Torah study, educatio...
20 Feb 2018
Tablet
‘To Be Us, It’s Political’: Tel Aviv’s Drag Queens
20 Feb 2018
Refinery29 released a mini-documentary about the Tel Aviv drag scene, featuring a young soldier named German who transforms into a queen named Diamond with t...
20 Feb 2018
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #124: The Dare to Defy the Patriarchy Edition
5 Feb 2018
In the TanakhCast #124 episode titled "The Dare to Defy the Patriarchy Edition," the discussion focuses on exploring, analyzing, and reflecting on four chapt...
5 Feb 2018
Unorthodox
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Leaving the Nest: Ep. 122
1 Feb 2018
In episode 122 of Leaving the Nest, Tova Mirvis discusses her memoir, "The Book of Separation," detailing her choice to leave Modern Orthodox Judaism, a comm...
1 Feb 2018
Tablet
Is Feminist Lemonade Kosher?
1 Feb 2018
The text explores the implications and complexities of feminism in contemporary society, addressing issues such as gender equality, feminist empowerment, and...
1 Feb 2018
Unorthodox
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The Big Q&A: Ep. 120
18 Jan 2018
The Big Q&A: Ep. 120 features upcoming live shows in Manhattan and Brooklyn with special guests comedian Judy Gold and Father James Martin. On the Unorthodox...
18 Jan 2018
Unorthodox
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The Big Q&A: Ep. 120
18 Jan 2018
This episode of Unorthodox features interviews and discussions with diverse guests, including Mark's call to Kayla Moore's 'Jewish lawyer,' a chat with Jeffr...
18 Jan 2018
Forward
Opinion | Stop Calling Me A ‘Black Jew’
15 Jan 2018
Tamar Manasseh shares her perspective on being labeled as a "black Jew" and discusses the complexities she faces as a Black person within the Jewish communit...
15 Jan 2018
Lehrhaus
Hokhmat Nashim
10 Jan 2018
The author reflects on her experiences navigating the limited opportunities for women in Talmud study within the Modern Orthodox community, highlighting inst...
10 Jan 2018
Forward
Two Movies To See At The Washington Jewish Film Festival (And On The Fest Circuit)
29 Dec 2017
"Humor Me" by Sam Hoffman is a charming indie comedy with a Jewish twist, following the story of Nate, a struggling playwright who moves in with his father B...
29 Dec 2017
Promised Podcast
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“The ‘Herem’ of Public Opinion” Edition
28 Dec 2017
In a recent episode, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer explore various significant topics and share a heartwarming anec...
28 Dec 2017
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“The ‘Herem’ of Public Opinion” Edition
28 Dec 2017
In a recent discussion, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Allison Kaplan Sommer explore three key topics: right-wing participation in protests against Netanyahu...
28 Dec 2017
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An Elegy for a Beit Midrash
20 Dec 2017
The writer reflects on their profound connection to the study of Talmud at the Drisha Institute, where they first encountered the text and discovered their l...
20 Dec 2017
Lehrhaus
Women’s Talmud Study and the Value of Choice
17 Dec 2017
Jack Bieler champions women's Talmud study, noting the importance of individual interest and ability in Jewish education. He highlights the need to recognize...
17 Dec 2017
Lehrhaus
Women’s Torah Study and Cosmic Evolution
13 Dec 2017
In his exploration of women's Torah study and its place in modern Jewish communities, Ilan Fuchs discusses Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's perspective, em...
13 Dec 2017
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“You’ve Always Had the Power”: On Women and Wizards and Rabbis (Oh My!)
12 Dec 2017
The symposium on women and Torah learning highlighted the support from Jewish leaders like the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Soloveitchik, and Rabbi Lichtenstein ...
12 Dec 2017
Tablet
Farewell to a Scoundrel
12 Dec 2017
Lorin Stein, a respected figure in the literary world who served as editor of The Paris Review, resigned amidst accusations of inappropriate relationships wi...
12 Dec 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Single-Mindedness: Towards a New Understanding of Singlehood
11 Dec 2017
Dr. Kinneret Lahad from Tel Aviv University introduces her book "A Table for One: Re-Scheduling Singlehood and Time" in which she offers a fresh perspective ...
11 Dec 2017
Forward
Opinion | It’s Time To Stop Singing Shlomo Carlebach’s Songs
7 Dec 2017
The article discusses the author's personal connection to Shlomo Carlebach, a Jewish musician accused of sexually harassing and assaulting multiple women, in...
7 Dec 2017
Forward
Opinion | Should We Still Be Singing Carlebach?
7 Dec 2017
The article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's music and legacy in the Jewish community despite allegations of sexual impropri...
7 Dec 2017
Lehrhaus
Mirvis’s Complaint
7 Dec 2017
In "The Book of Separation" by Tova Mirviss, the author recounts her departure from Orthodox Judaism and marriage, depicting her journey from religious obser...
7 Dec 2017
Forward
10 Jewish Women Badder Than Taylor Swift
5 Dec 2017
A Twitter post asking for names of women "badder" than Taylor Swift led to a discussion highlighting strong Jewish women throughout history. Examples include...
5 Dec 2017
Unorthodox
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Movers and Shakers: Ep. 114
30 Nov 2017
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics such as beauty pageant diplomacy, Gal Gadot's Mossad mix-up, and more. The guest, Noreen Malo...
30 Nov 2017
Forward
How The Jewish Community Can Make #MeToo Into #WeToo
20 Nov 2017
The article discusses the #MeToo movement and its potential transformation into #WeToo, emphasizing the need for real change in addressing sexual harassment ...
20 Nov 2017
Promised Podcast
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The "Unscrewed" Edition
16 Nov 2017
In the "Unscrewed" Edition, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Naomi Zeveloff delve into the lack of grievance among secular and Mizrahi right-wing Israelis desp...
16 Nov 2017
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The "Unscrewed" Edition
16 Nov 2017
In this episode of "Unscrewed," Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Naomi Zeveloff discuss why some members of Israel's secular and Mizrahi right do not express g...
16 Nov 2017
Lehrhaus
A Love Letter to the Woman of Valor
9 Nov 2017
The author reflects on the traditional Jewish poem, Eishet Hayil (Woman of Valor), initially viewing it as a metaphor between the Jewish people and the Sabba...
9 Nov 2017
Lehrhaus
Why Are There Empty Chairs in the Beit Midrash?: Updating the Communal Agenda
31 Oct 2017
The article discusses the ongoing debate around the inclusion of women in intensive Torah study, particularly focusing on the need to update communal attitud...
31 Oct 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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How Israel Abolished Trafficking in Women
30 Oct 2017
Dr. Nurit Hashimshony-Yaffe, a political scientist at Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College, discusses her study on Israel's successful efforts to eliminate the tr...
30 Oct 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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How Israel Abolished Trafficking in Women
30 Oct 2017
Dr. Nurit Hashimshony-Yaffe, a political scientist at Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College, discusses her study on Israel's successful efforts to eradicate a thri...
30 Oct 2017
Promised Podcast
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The “A Presidential Address of Existential Distress” Edition
26 Oct 2017
In a discussion led by Noah Efron, Miriam Herschlag, and Gilad Halpern, the focus is on President Reuven Rivlin's warning about the potential peril to Israel...
26 Oct 2017
Forward
The Secret Jewish History Of Steven Universe
11 Oct 2017
"Steven Universe" is a popular show that explores themes of identity, family, and ethics through the adventures of Steven, a half-gem, half-human child. The ...
11 Oct 2017
Forward
Why I’m Eating This Yom Kippur
29 Sep 2017
The author shares her struggle with an eating disorder that started during Yom Kippur in college, leading to self-hatred and unhealthy habits. She reflects o...
29 Sep 2017
Tablet
How I Became a Man
28 Sep 2017
In 1984, the Chicago Cubs advanced to the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres, which carried personal significance for the autho...
28 Sep 2017
Jewish Review of Books
Businesswomen Before Bar Kokhba
18 Sep 2017
During the Bar Kokhba Revolt, a Jewish woman named Babatha fled Ein Gedi but perished, leaving behind a satchel containing various legal documents. These doc...
18 Sep 2017
Jewish Review of Books
Straying from the Fold?
18 Sep 2017
In "Leaving the Jewish Fold: Conversion and Radical Assimilation in Modern Jewish History" by Todd Endelman, the discussion revolves around figures like Card...
18 Sep 2017
Jewish Review of Books
Journeys Without End
18 Sep 2017
Diana Trilling, a prominent 20th-century writer and intellectual married to renowned critic Lionel Trilling, is the subject of Natalie Robins' biography "The...
18 Sep 2017
Tablet
‘Strange’ and ‘Strangers’
13 Sep 2017
The text discusses Europe's historical reliance on war as a driver of growth and development, contrasting it with the current declining fertility rates leadi...
13 Sep 2017
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The “From Sex Industry to Ex-Industry?” Edition
7 Sep 2017
In a recent podcast episode, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Miriam Herschlag from Times of Israel discussed several important topics: the implications of an ...
7 Sep 2017
Unorthodox
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My Big Fat Jewish Wedding: Ep. 103
31 Aug 2017
In episode 103 of "My Big Fat Jewish Wedding," the podcast explores various aspects of Jewish weddings, featuring author Anita Diamant discussing her guide t...
31 Aug 2017