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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, ...

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...

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...

Brighton Beach Pride, a Russian-speaking pride parade in Brooklyn, marked a significant moment for the LGBTQ community, challenging homophobia within the con...

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...

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...

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...

Brad Lander, a New York City Council member and self-described Zionist and feminist, defends activist Linda Sarsour against accusations of anti-Semitism and ...

Allison, Don, and Noah discuss significant topics including the Labor Party leadership race, the challenges of coexistence between Palestinians and Israelis,...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the intersections of modern Jewish culture and interfaith relationships through conversations with Danya Shu...

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...

Laura Kipnis, in her book "Unwanted Advances: Sexual Paranoia Comes to Campus," criticizes how Title IX, originally designed to address gender discrimination...

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...

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...

Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the topics of open primaries for political parties like Meretz, the intersection of feminism and Zionism, and the implications...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

The text discusses the generational connection between the author and Blu Greenberg, a prominent Orthodox feminist, tracing their interactions over the years...

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...

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 ...

The recent statement by the Orthodox Union on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked intense debate within the Jewish community. In ...

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...

The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked debate, especially regarding ordination of women as ...

The Orthodox Union's recent comprehensive responsum concerning professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has generated significant debate within th...

The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in synagogues has sparked intense debate, particularly in the Modern Orthodox community...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

The Orthodox Unions recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked widespread debate. Shmuel Winiarz discusses the histo...

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...

The ongoing debate spurred by the Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has revealed a breakdown in trust ...

In response to the Orthodox Union's statement on women's roles in Orthodox synagogues, Sara Wolkenfeld reflects on the implications for day school education,...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the discussion revolves around themes related to Valentine's Day and Jewish culture, referred to humorously as Secular Tu B'Av...

The Orthodox Union has recently adopted a policy prohibiting women from serving as clergy in its member congregations across the United States, prohibiting t...

Allison, Don, and Noah discuss significant topics including the tragic events at Umm Al-Hiran, Israels' center-left's growing popularity amidst corruption ac...

This text explores the author's struggle to reconcile their routine for observing Shabbat with their routine for participating in political protests, particu...

The text discusses the current state of American politics and its impact on Modern Orthodoxy, suggesting a deepening societal division that threatens the nat...

The discussion centered around the Modern Orthodox Women's Agenda in the 1980s and the challenges they faced in advancing in areas such as Torah study, praye...

Ariela Migdal, a former ACLU women's rights lawyer, discusses the status of women in the United States and the Jewish community based on her legal cases and ...

Rabbi Yosef Bronstein's article delves into the complexities of navigating halakhah and societal changes, particularly regarding gender roles in marriage. He...

In "The Enemies of the State Edition," Noah and Miriam delve into three main topics in Israel. They examine a poll showing a significant number of Israeli Je...

Philipp Jaff, a prominent historian of medieval Germany in the 19th century, is known for his significant contributions to the field. Despite his success, Ja...

The speech discusses the progress of gay rights through the lens of Jewish tradition and Torah teachings. It highlights the case of United States v. Windsor ...

The text "Wise Trader or Deceitful Traitor? Eshet Hayil Reconsidered" by Eliav Grossman delves into a critical analysis of Proverbs 31, the chapter that desc...

Professor Naomi Chazan from the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute's Center for the Advancement of Women in the Public Sphere discusses the center's latest Gender ...

The article discusses how a writer, Joshua Seidel, misquoted Steve Bannon regarding his alleged views on Jewish women. Bannon's ex-wife actually stated that ...

The text delves into the challenges faced by a woman reciting the Mourners Kaddish for her deceased mother in Orthodox Jewish communities. The author describ...