Hadassah
A Queer Jewish Reading List
6 Jun
In honor of Pride Month, Hadassah Magazine presents "A Queer Jewish Reading List," showcasing a diverse selection of literature that reflects queer Jewish ex...
6 Jun
Forward
My mother's wig making salon in the 1930s
6 Jun
Natalie Sandler Rothschild reminisces about her mother, Edith (known as Etkie), who ran a successful beauty salon and wig-making business in 1930s Brownsvill...
6 Jun
Sonya's Prep
Head Scarves Try on Haul and Review @keterhayofi
6 Jun
Keter Hayofi introduces a new line of headscarves designed for spring and summer, emphasizing lightweight materials and a feminine aesthetic. These headscarv...
6 Jun
Sonya's Prep
Head Scarves Try on Haul and Review @keterhayofi
6 Jun
This video features a try-on haul and review of Keter HaYofi's new collection of headscarves, particularly designed for spring and summer. The headscarves ar...
6 Jun
Forward
This comedy dating show is bringing dildos to synagogue
4 Jun
Comedian Allison Goldberg brings a unique twist to dating shows with "Love Isnt Blind," a live performance where a single woman chooses her date based on ins...
4 Jun
Forward
Pete Hegseth is targeting a Jewish American hero — who's next?
4 Jun
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to rename a Navy ship honoring Jewish LGBTQ+ rights advocate Harvey Milk, revealed during Pride Month, has sparked ...
4 Jun
Living Lchaim
Let's Talk Divorce: What No One is Saying
4 Jun
Adina and Shira provide an intimate look into the lives of divorced women within the frum Jewish community, highlighting the social stigma, financial hardshi...
4 Jun
Forward
Committed to the Orthodox way of life, but tempted by worlds of intense sexuality
3 Jun
"Pink Lady," directed by Nir Bergman, is an evocative film exploring the tension between Haredi values and the rise of suppressed desires. Centered on Bati, ...
3 Jun
Lilith
Go Forth O Daughters: Reclaiming the Yiddish “Women’s Bible” in Art
29 May
Artist Danielle Alhassid's "Go Forth O Daughters" is an innovative art project exploring the Tsenerene, the Yiddish Women's Bible, integrating historical tex...
29 May
Hadassah
Elsa Guedj on Playing a ‘Reformed’ Female Rabbi
28 May
Elsa Guedj stars as La Schmoll, a newly ordained liberal rabbi in the HBO Max series "Reformed," set in the picturesque city of Strasbourg, France. The drame...
28 May
Mishpacha
Going Nowhere
27 May
Cindy Scarr, a mechaneches in a frum neighborhood, critiques the increasing trend of high school girls spending nights driving aimlessly in order to socializ...
27 May
Sonya's Prep
Come along as I send my wig in to be washed & set
27 May
In this video, the creator shares her positive experience with Prestigio Wigs, a company known for its exceptional sheitel (wig) washing and setting services...
27 May
Mishpacha
The Doorbell Rang
20 May
Cindy Scarr's reflective piece in Mishpacha Magazine captures the vulnerability and complex dynamics involved when accepting help from others during tough ti...
20 May
Forward
A gala for Jewish Queer Youth celebrates untold, queer Jewish stories
20 May
Jewish Queer Youth (JQY) hosted its 2025 gala at Lincoln Center, celebrating the intersection of queer and Jewish identities and stories. The event honored R...
20 May
Lehrhaus
Book review of For Women and Girls Only: Reshaping Jewish Orthodoxy through the Arts in the Digital Age
18 May
Jessica Roda's book, "For Women and Girls Only: Reshaping Jewish Orthodoxy through the Arts in the Digital Age," explores the transformative role of the inte...
18 May
Kveller
Biblical Boys’ Names and Non-Traditional Hebrew Names Were Popular in 2024
16 May
The latest baby name trends for 2024 reveal a sustained popularity of biblical names among boys, with favorites like Noah, Elijah, and Theodore leading the l...
16 May
Jewdicious
Sustaining Jewish Women's Great Strength
16 May
At the Women of Emanu-El's annual meeting in New York, holistic nutritionist Amy Salman highlighted the vital role of Jewish women in fostering wellness, not...
16 May
Emes Ve-Emunah
Yeshiva University Does the Right Thing
11 May
Yeshiva University recently rescinded its recognition of the campus LGBTQ+ club, Hareni, citing a breach in the agreement that required adherence to specific...
11 May
Forward
How one Jewish woman fought the Nazis — and helped found a new Italian republic
10 May
Teresa Mattei, a young woman with Jewish maternal roots, emerged as a formidable figure in the Italian Resistance during World War II. Despite the risks pose...
10 May
Kveller
Jewish Actor Liev Schreiber Shares His Love for Trans Daughter Kai
9 May
Liev Schreiber, a Jewish actor known for roles in 'Ray Donovan' and 'A Small Light,' recently expressed his pride for his 16-year-old trans daughter, Kai. As...
9 May
Hadassah
Books on Motherhood in All Its Permutations
6 May
Exploring the complex and multifaceted journey of motherhood, Judy Bolton-Fasman reviews three distinct books by Jewish women authors that delve into the emo...
6 May
Mishpacha
Hope Unchained — The Conversation Continues
6 May
The article delves into the harrowing experiences faced by agunos, Jewish women unable to obtain a religious divorce (get), through two powerful narratives. ...
6 May
Emes Ve-Emunah
Do Rav Schachter and Rav Twersky Disagree about Hareni?
5 May
The article explores a disagreement between two prominent Orthodox Jewish leaders, Rav Hershel Schachter and Rav Mayer Twersky, concerning the formation of a...
5 May
Unorthodox
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How to Be a Jew ... or an ally like Zarna Garg
30 Apr
Comedian Zarna Garg shares her journey as an Indian mom in America, discussing her strong connections to Jewish culture and her stand against antisemitism, p...
30 Apr
JTA
Why Jews of color like me need to tell our stories
29 Apr
Josie Stempel-Jung, born to a Korean father and Ashkenazi Jewish mother, explores the complexities of navigating a dual identity as a Jew of color. Raised in...
29 Apr
Future of Jewish
Can you be feminist and pro-Hamas? The Left thinks so.
25 Apr
Z.E. Silver critically explores how certain leftist ideologies, influenced by Edward Said's concept of Orientalism, lead some to paradoxically support Hamas ...
25 Apr
Forward
VIDEO: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising commemoration highlights women ghetto fighters
24 Apr
The annual commemoration of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising at der shteyn in Manhattan's Riverside Park drew nearly 300 participants to honor both the uprising's ...
24 Apr
Forward
Did this Jewish literary titan have the right idea about Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling after all?
23 Apr
Harold Bloom, a notable Jewish literary critic, originally criticized J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series for its lack of imaginative depth, comparing it unfa...
23 Apr
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Prof. Manuela Consonni: How women resisted the Nazis
23 Apr
Prof. Manuela Consonni highlights the multifaceted forms of resistance by Jewish and non-Jewish women during the Holocaust, focusing on physical, civic, and ...
23 Apr
Rationalist Judaism
The Shidduch Crisis and Hypocrisy
17 Apr
Natan Slifkin critiques the charedi community's response to the shidduch crisis of single older girls by highlighting the inconsistency of their approach com...
17 Apr
Forward
At a seder by and for trans Jews, guests define liberation for themselves
11 Apr
A unique Passover seder held in Brooklyn celebrated the intersection of Jewish and trans identities by blending traditional rituals with inclusivity and crea...
11 Apr
Mishpacha
Tress Test
8 Apr
The article explores the challenges faced by Orthodox Jewish women in purchasing sheitels, a process fraught with emotional, financial, and logistical risks ...
8 Apr
Moment
Who Is Laura Loomer?
4 Apr
Laura Loomer, a controversial political figure, is known for her extreme right-wing views and self-identification as a white advocate and Islamophobe. Despit...
4 Apr
JTA
Transgender rabbi Abby Stein’s coming-out story takes the spotlight in a new play
3 Apr
Abby Chava Stein, the first openly transgender female rabbi from a Hasidic background, is the subject of "Becoming Eve," a new play adapted from her memoir. ...
3 Apr
JTA
Display honoring Jewish women graduates of naval academy removed ahead of Hegseth visit
3 Apr
The U.S. Naval Academy temporarily removed a display honoring Jewish female graduates from its Jewish chapel ahead of a visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegse...
3 Apr
Sapir
Postcard from Melbourne
3 Apr
Malka Leifer's conviction for sexual assault marks a pivotal moment for Melbourne's Jewish community, showcasing its resilience and unity in handling a scand...
3 Apr
Forward
Rabbis revolt over LGBTQ+ club, exposing fight over queer acceptance at Yeshiva University
2 Apr
Yeshiva University's recent approval of an LGBTQ+ club following a landmark settlement has exposed deep divides within the Orthodox Jewish community regardin...
2 Apr
18forty
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The Samter Family: American Parents With Israeli Sons Fighting in Gaza [Divergence 2/6]
1 Apr
The Samter family, who made aliyah from the Five Towns, shared their experiences of transitioning from American Jewish life to Israeli culture, with two of t...
1 Apr
Forward
Frankfurt’s Jewish community launches its own sexual abuse hotline amid crises and pressure
28 Mar
Frankfurt's Jewish community has taken a significant step to address the issue of sexual abuse within its institutions by launching a third-party reporting a...
28 Mar
Forward
How two Jewish names — Kohen and Mira — are dividing red and blue states
27 Mar
The popularity of the Jewish names Kohen and Mira reflects intriguing cultural divisions in the United States, with Kohen trending in red states and Mira in ...
27 Mar
JTA
After announcing LGBTQ club, Yeshiva U president says Pride values ‘antithetical’ to the school
27 Mar
Yeshiva University's recent announcement to recognize a new LGBTQ group called Hareni has sparked controversy and debate within the Modern Orthodox community...
27 Mar
Future of Jewish
I refuse to be called a 'Jew of color.'
25 Mar
Mijal Bitton reflects on her discomfort with the label "Jew of color," arguing that it often undermines the complexity of Jewish identity by imposing America...
25 Mar
Jewdicious
Gloria Steinem, 91 Today, Still Fighting
25 Mar
Gloria Steinem, a trailblazer in American feminism, celebrates her 91st birthday. Although raised by a non-Jewish mother and Jewish father, her mother impart...
25 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
YU's Recognition of an LGBTQ Student Group
21 Mar
Yeshiva University has made the landmark decision to officially recognize an LGBTQ+ student group, Hareni, settling a long-standing lawsuit and marking a sig...
21 Mar
JTA
Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban
21 Mar
In a landmark decision, Yeshiva University has approved Hareni, a new club dedicated to supporting LGBTQ students, ending a contentious legal battle that had...
21 Mar
The Cholent
Live with Emily Alhadeff
20 Mar
Emily Alhadeff offers insightful perspectives on Jewish culture and identity through her writings on Substack, a platform where she shares her unique experie...
20 Mar
Forward
Abby Stein shows us the Hasidic Williamsburg she left behind
19 Mar
Abby Stein, a transgender activist and former member of the Hasidic community in Williamsburg, is the focus of a new play, "Becoming Eve," produced by the Ne...
19 Mar
Kveller
Jewish Model Karlie Kloss Expecting Third Baby With Josh Kushner
17 Mar
Supermodel Karlie Kloss and entrepreneur Joshua Kushner are expecting their third child together, joining siblings Levi and Elijah. Kloss, who converted to J...
17 Mar
Moment
The Woman at the Center of the Struggle for Israel’s Soul
17 Mar
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stands at the center of a significant political and legal struggle concerning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's...
17 Mar
Kveller
Gal Gadot’s Mother Saved Her Life
14 Mar
Gal Gadot, famous for her role as Wonder Woman, credits her mother Irit with saving her life following a severe medical crisis during her third pregnancy in ...
14 Mar