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Neshama Carlebach discusses her journey from defying expectations in Orthodox Judaism to becoming a rabbi, inspired by recent global events and personal conv...

Influencer Ellie Zeiler, known for her jet-setting and lifestyle content to over 20 million followers, has recently relocated to Jerusalem and shifted the fo...

Marco Roth's article explores the novels 'The Coin' by Yasmin Zaher and 'The Scream' by Mayaan Eitan, which delve into the existential disorientation of youn...

Noah Rinsky, inspired by his childhood experiences in Orthodox Jewish settings, has transformed his fascination with "Old Jewish Men" (OJM) into a vibrant so...

Gila Fine, a lecturer at the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem, presents a new perspective on Talmudic tales about women in her book "The Madwoman in the Rabbi's...

The article addresses the struggle of LGBTQ+ Jews within Orthodox communities, focusing on the need for genuine allyship to foster inclusivity and protection...

Judith Butler, once critical of both gender voluntarism and essentialism, has shifted her stance towards accepting the mainstream view that combines features...

Malky Berkowitz, an Orthodox Jewish woman who had been unable to obtain a get, or religious divorce, from her estranged husband for four years, finally recei...

Lynda Dullop, inspired by her own experience of losing her mother at 15, has launched a support forum for Jewish women who have lost their mothers. After tra...

Sruli Fruchter shares her transformative journey from mainstream feminist ideals to becoming a Hasidic feminist, inspired by Chabad philosophy and the teachi...

Emet Marwell, now 28, recently celebrated a unique bar mitzvah ceremony at Temple Shalom in Maryland, where he had his bat mitzvah 14 years prior. This cerem...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin has emerged as a prominent figure representing hostage families, known for her eloquence and unwavering faith during her son's ordeal w...

Jessica Elisheva Emerson's novel, "Olive Days," presents a captivating exploration of the tension between duty and desire within the framework of a Modern Or...

This article discusses the recent events of October 7th and the way sexual violence has been used as a weapon against Israeli women by Hamas fighters during ...

The article from Kveller explores the complexities and personal decisions involved in choosing a name for a Jewish child in the context of rising antisemitis...

This article, part of JTA's Teen Journalism Fellowship, explores the personal journey of a young Jewish songwriter who finds inspiration in Jewish musicians ...

Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman of the United States and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, is a figure of interest among American Jews due to his hi...

This harrowing personal account details the intersection of antisemitism and sexual violence through the experiences of a Jewish woman in Texas, echoing a gl...

Ezra Frech, a Jewish athlete, distinguished himself at the Paris Paralympics by winning two gold medals in track and field events. Frech, who was born with d...

The article "What Is Left" is a poignant reflection on the process of sorting through a deceased parent’s belongings and coming to terms with the fragmented ...

The article "Of Hoping, Hurting, Healing" presents a raw and personal account of the author's journey through recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Despite outward...

This collection of letters to Hadassah Magazine addresses various concerns pertinent to both Jewish communal life and broader cultural challenges. Roselyn Be...

The article from Mishpacha Magazine delves into the dynamics of household responsibilities and how they can create tension within marriages. It focuses on a ...

In the season finale of a podcast series hosted by Rabbi Garfield and Rabbi Schonfeld, the focus is on the pivotal topic of seminary education for high schoo...

Margalit Fox's biography, "The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss," delves into the life of Fredericka Mandelbau...

The article chronicles a personal journey of Jewish identity and self-discovery, focusing on the author's decision to adopt a Hebrew name after being raised ...

In a heartfelt Mother's Day Zoominar, CNN's Dana Bash shares an intimate conversation with her mother, author and Jewish educator Francie Weinman Schwartz, r...

The article discusses concerns about LGBTQ representation in public education and advocates for school choice, emphasizing the tension between modern LGBTQ a...

Rivka Isaacson, a professor of molecular biophysics at King's College London, is advocating for greater female representation in the physical sciences. Comin...

"Blink Twice," directed by Zoë Kravitz in her debut, explores themes of gender power dynamics and deception through the story of Frida and Jess who infiltrat...

The election of a female president at an Orthodox synagogue in Leeds highlights ongoing debates about women's roles in synagogue leadership. Despite some rab...

This article examines Vice President Kamala Harris's symbolic use of her first name during the Democratic National Convention, where her great-nieces charmin...

Danielle Dietzek and Julie Griggs, two Jewish women frustrated with the impersonal nature of modern dating, launched Fourplay Social, an app designed to revi...

This article by Carly Pildis discusses the significance of Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy on her Black Jewish daughter. For Pildis' daughter, Harris...

The author reflects on the complexities and fears of bringing a Jewish baby into the world amidst current global uncertainties and specific concerns for Jewi...

During the Democratic National Convention, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff highlighted his Jewish identity, mentioning how his interfaith marriage to Kamala Har...

At the Democratic National Convention, June Rose, a queer, formerly Orthodox Jewish delegate from Rhode Island, stood out by advocating for Palestinian right...

The text humorously lists reasons why a person might still be unmarried, emphasizing that it's not a part of a higher plan but due to personal faults that ne...

Protesters in Chicago combined advocacy for abortion rights and an end to the war in Gaza at a rally before the Democratic National Convention, organized by ...

The text reflects on the author's experiences with Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and renowned sex therapist, who played a significa...

Barbra Streisand, along with other well-known Jewish women, participated in a virtual event in support of Kamala Harris. Streisand emphasized the importance ...

Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman, and over 30,000 participants gathered for a Zoom event organized by Jewish Women for Kamala, supporting Kamala Harris and her...

The discussion delves into the complexities surrounding Kamala Harris's ethnic identity, with Trump questioning her background, and various groups interpreti...

The Yiddish translation of the second Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter un di kamer fun soydes," presented challenges for translator Arun Schaechter Viswanath...

David Beckham, who proudly embraces his Jewish heritage through childhood experiences with his Jewish grandfather, has passed on a sense of Jewish pride to h...

Maia shares her journey of self-discovery where she initially believed she was a man trapped in a woman's body, leading to significant distress and physical ...

The writer reflects on a photo of women protesting to maintain a women-only pond on Hampstead Heath, expressing mixed feelings of sadness and irritation. The...

A transgender individual seeking acceptance in the Orthodox Jewish community while dealing with anti-Zionist views and loneliness wrote to Bintel for advice....

In the poem "Chattahoochee", the narrator undergoes a transformation both in terms of gender and personal experience. The river serves as a metaphor for chan...

A sexual abuse survivor named Bashie discusses her journey of overcoming mental health challenges and thriving after discovering she had been abused as a chi...