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The “Women of Influence” Edition
10 Aug 2017
In this episode of TLV1's The Tel Aviv Review, host Gilad Halpern, Allison, and Noah discuss three key topics: Yair Lapid's centrist views in Israeli politic...
10 Aug 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Women's Rights and Human Rights: Hand in Glove?
7 Aug 2017
Professor Frances Raday, a leading voice in international law, examines how legal frameworks can address the impact of patriarchy on women's rights, drawing ...
7 Aug 2017
Jewish Action
Being Single
4 Aug 2017
In the poem "Being Single" by R. Rosenfeld, the experience of loneliness, frustration, and societal judgment faced by single individuals, particularly women,...
4 Aug 2017
Tablet
My Own Private Tisha B’Av: The Summer Camp
1 Aug 2017
This personal narrative recounts a transformative summer at the Habonim Dror Camp Moshava in 1984, marred by a devastating cabin fire and a significant inter...
1 Aug 2017
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The “Sacred Sites and Plights” Edition
27 Jul 2017
In a discussion titled "The Sacred Sites and Plights Edition," Don, Noah, and Miriam Hershlag from Times of Israel talk about mounting tensions over the Temp...
27 Jul 2017
Lehrhaus
Decentralizing Religious Authority
27 Jul 2017
The article discusses the decentralization of religious authority in Orthodox Jewish life due to the absence of universally recognized Torah giants like Mosh...
27 Jul 2017
Forward
Are Jewish Parents Opting Out Of Circumcision?
26 Jul 2017
Some Jewish parents are opting out of the traditional circumcision ritual known as bris, which dates back to the biblical story of Abraham. While bris has be...
26 Jul 2017
Forward
Laura Loomer Gets Nose Job — From Far Right’s Favorite Plastic Surgeon
24 Jul 2017
Laura Loomer, a Jewish far-right figure, is undergoing a nose job with Dr. Joseph Pober, who is branding himself as a plastic surgeon of choice for alt-right...
24 Jul 2017
Lehrhaus
Why Religious Liberty Can’t Justify Torture, Even When It’s for a Get
20 Jul 2017
The article discusses a case where a group of Orthodox Jewish men, including rabbis, were involved in a torture-for-hire scheme targeting husbands who refuse...
20 Jul 2017
Lehrhaus
Listening to Women’s Voices
17 Jul 2017
The text discusses the importance of listening to women's voices in Jewish tradition, referencing biblical figures like Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Rahav, Hannah...
17 Jul 2017
Tablet
Saying No to Kids
11 Jul 2017
In Israel, the societal emphasis on motherhood is strong due to reasons like religious beliefs, historical trauma, and demographic concerns. Orna Donath, a s...
11 Jul 2017
Tablet
Clara Lemlich’s Legacy Continues To Be an Inspiration for Change
5 Jul 2017
"Clara Lemlich's Legacy Continues To Be an Inspiration for Change" highlights the release of Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger's children's book, "She Per...
5 Jul 2017
Tel Aviv Review
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Down and Out in Be'er Sheba and Afula
3 Jul 2017
Orly Benjamin, a sociology professor at Bar-Ilan University, discusses her book "Gendering Israel's Outsourcing," providing a feminist perspective on how soc...
3 Jul 2017
Unorthodox
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H. Alan Scott on 'Pinkwashing' in Israel
28 Jun 2017
L.A.-based comedian and writer H Alan Scott, known for his love of The Golden Girls, shared his experience visiting Israel for Tel Aviv Pride and subsequentl...
28 Jun 2017
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Losing My Daughter
26 Jun 2017
The author recounts the harrowing experience of his wife going into premature labor at just 23 weeks and three days, resulting in their extremely premature d...
26 Jun 2017
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The Silence of the Dads
16 Jun 2017
The article explores the historical portrayal and cultural evolution of Jewish fathers in American society, contrasting with the more dominant stereotype of ...
16 Jun 2017
Promised Podcast
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The "Will Politics be on the Midterm?" Edition
15 Jun 2017
The podcast episode discusses three main topics: the potential leadership role of Dina Dayan, an ultra-Orthodox woman from the Negev Desert, in the Israeli L...
15 Jun 2017
Tablet
Seinfeld to Kesha: No Hugs for You!
9 Jun 2017
Jerry Seinfeld, the beloved comedian, recently made headlines when he rejected a hug from pop star Kesha at a red carpet event in Washington, D.C. Seinfeld, ...
9 Jun 2017
Unorthodox
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Master and Commander: Ep. 93
8 Jun 2017
Fred Kuhr, host of The Point, a talk show bringing gay and straight men together, discusses gay stereotypes of straight men and differences in homophobia bet...
8 Jun 2017
Unorthodox
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On the [Jew] Media
24 May 2017
Mark Oppenheimer, host of Unorthodox, has raised the question of the word "Jew" versus "Jewish" in a recent op-ed for The New York Times, highlighting the de...
24 May 2017
Tablet
‘Make Birobidzhan Gay Again’
22 May 2017
Brighton Beach Pride, a Russian-speaking pride parade in Brooklyn, marked a significant moment for the LGBTQ community, challenging homophobia within the con...
22 May 2017
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Westminster Abbey Opens Its Doors to Prince Harry’s Girlfriend, a Divorcee
19 May 2017
Westminster Abbey has opened its doors for Prince Harry to marry his girlfriend, actress Meghan Markle, despite her being a divorcee, as the Church of Englan...
19 May 2017
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The "Eurovisionaries" Edition
18 May 2017
In a discussion with Noah, Don, and Miriam Herschlag, the Ops & Blogs Editor at Times of Israel, several topics are covered, including Ehud Barak's perspecti...
18 May 2017
Tablet
The Helicopter Shrink
10 May 2017
The author describes her experience entering a therapist's office filled with clutter and how it triggers her memories of her mother's hoarding tendencies. S...
10 May 2017
Forward
I’m A Zionist And A Feminist. I Stand With Linda Sarsour.
8 May 2017
Brad Lander, a New York City Council member and self-described Zionist and feminist, defends activist Linda Sarsour against accusations of anti-Semitism and ...
8 May 2017
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The “IDF = In a Dither about Feminism?” Edition
4 May 2017
Allison, Don, and Noah discuss significant topics including the Labor Party leadership race, the challenges of coexistence between Palestinians and Israelis,...
4 May 2017
Unorthodox
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Brand Management: Ep. 87
27 Apr 2017
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the intersections of modern Jewish culture and interfaith relationships through conversations with Danya Shu...
27 Apr 2017
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My Two Divorces
24 Apr 2017
The author recounts her experience going through both a civil and a Jewish divorce within a year and a half of marriage. She highlights the stark contrast be...
24 Apr 2017
Tablet
Title IX Campus Witch Hunts, According to Laura Kipnis
14 Apr 2017
Laura Kipnis, in her book "Unwanted Advances: Sexual Paranoia Comes to Campus," criticizes how Title IX, originally designed to address gender discrimination...
14 Apr 2017
Tablet
The Seder After the Split
4 Apr 2017
After going through a split with her husband, the author hosted a Passover Seder as a test of her ability to navigate being single and maintaining a homey li...
4 Apr 2017
Jewish Review of Books
Funny How a Poem Can Get Under Your Skin
27 Mar 2017
American Yiddish poet Celia Dropkin's work, including the poem "Di tsirkus dame" and "In heysn vint," reflects a personal yet provocative exploration of them...
27 Mar 2017
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The "People of the Book, Those Elitist F*cks!" Edition
23 Mar 2017
Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the topics of open primaries for political parties like Meretz, the intersection of feminism and Zionism, and the implications...
23 Mar 2017
Jewish Action
Children after Divorce
21 Mar 2017
The impact of divorce on children, especially in the Orthodox Jewish community, is lifelong and profound. Children of divorce face challenges such as a loss ...
21 Mar 2017
Jewish Action
The Data on Divorce: Q & A with Dr. Yitzchak Schechter
21 Mar 2017
Dr. Yitzchak Schechter, a clinical psychologist and director of the Center for Applied Psychology at Bikur Cholim in Monsey, New York, has been conducting re...
21 Mar 2017
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The "God is a Feminist Issue!" Edition
16 Mar 2017
In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss three main topics: the debate on Israel forming ties with far-right leaders in Europe, a costly project aimin...
16 Mar 2017
Lehrhaus
A Purim Teaching for our Time: Malbim’s Proto-Feminist Commentary on Esther
9 Mar 2017
Rabbi Meir Leibush ben Yehiel Mikhel Wisser, known as Malbim, wrote a commentary on the Book of Esther that shows a proto-feminist perspective. Malbim delves...
9 Mar 2017
Tablet
Orthodox Israeli Feminists Meet Our American Cousins
8 Mar 2017
The text discusses the generational connection between the author and Blu Greenberg, a prominent Orthodox feminist, tracing their interactions over the years...
8 Mar 2017
Unorthodox
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British Invasion: Ep. 80
2 Mar 2017
This episode of the Unorthodox podcast features a conversation with Jake Turx, the Orthodox White House reporter known for his question to Trump about anti-S...
2 Mar 2017
Lehrhaus
The State of the Conversation
28 Feb 2017
The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked a heated debate, leading to a symposium by Lehrhaus ...
28 Feb 2017
Lehrhaus
Wanted: Precision, Nuance, and Avodat Hashem
28 Feb 2017
The recent statement by the Orthodox Union on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked intense debate within the Jewish community. In ...
28 Feb 2017
Lehrhaus
Semikhah and Mesorah: A Response to the OU Panel
23 Feb 2017
A symposium was convened by Lehrhaus to reflect on the Orthodox Union's recent statement on women's roles in Orthodox synagogues. Jeffrey S. Fox analyzes Rab...
23 Feb 2017
Lehrhaus
OU—Enforce and Educate!
23 Feb 2017
The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked debate, especially regarding ordination of women as ...
23 Feb 2017
Lehrhaus
On the Lomdus of the OU Responsum
22 Feb 2017
The Orthodox Union's recent comprehensive responsum concerning professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has generated significant debate within th...
22 Feb 2017
Lehrhaus
Modeling Modernity: Revisiting the Rabbi Soloveitchik Paradigm
21 Feb 2017
The text discusses the challenge of accommodating change in a religion with a divine origin, focusing on the Orthodox Union's statement on the roles of women...
21 Feb 2017
Lehrhaus
Yeshivish Women Clergy: The Secular State and Changing Roles for Women in Ultra-Orthodoxy
21 Feb 2017
The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in synagogues has sparked intense debate, particularly in the Modern Orthodox community...
21 Feb 2017
Lehrhaus
A Vision for the Visiting Scholar
20 Feb 2017
In a symposium focused on the Orthodox Union's statement about professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues, Matt Reingold explores the role of schola...
20 Feb 2017
Lehrhaus
Putting Our Money Where Our Mouths Are
20 Feb 2017
The Orthodox Union's recent statement about the roles of women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked debate. Rivka Press Schwartz, in reflecting on the statemen...
20 Feb 2017
Tablet
4 3 2 1: A Novel by Paul Auster
17 Feb 2017
"4 3 2 1" by Paul Auster is a novel following the childhood and coming-of-age of a literary New Jersey Jewish boy named Archie Ferguson. The book's notable m...
17 Feb 2017
Lehrhaus
A Principled Pesak and a Window into Pesak
15 Feb 2017
The Orthodox Unions recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked widespread debate. Shmuel Winiarz discusses the histo...
15 Feb 2017
Lehrhaus
An Alternative History of American Modern Orthodoxy
15 Feb 2017
In this symposium on gender roles in Orthodox Judaism, Leah Sarna raises the hypothetical scenario of Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik being born a woman and ho...
15 Feb 2017