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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 headphones “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
Promised Podcast headphones “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
Tablet 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
Lehrhaus “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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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
Promised Podcast headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 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 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 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
Promised Podcast headphones 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 headphones 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
Promised Podcast headphones 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 headphones 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
Promised Podcast headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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
Tablet 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
Tablet 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 headphones 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