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21 Books We Want to Read in 2024
22 Dec 2023
Lilith magazine has compiled a list of books they are excited to read in 2024. The list includes a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles, including "Dear ...
22 Dec 2023
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Seven Jewish Feminist Highlights of 2023
20 Dec 2023
Despite the challenges faced by Jews in 2023, Jewish feminists continued to make strides and advocate for gender equality. The death of Canadian-Israeli peac...
20 Dec 2023
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On Grief
19 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the experience of grieving the loss of her husband. She initially underestimated the impact of losing a spouse and compares it to the ...
19 Dec 2023
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Thirteen Ways of Looking at Your Dying Mother.
18 Dec 2023
The article titled "Thirteen Ways of Looking at Your Dying Mother" explores the author's personal experience of caring for their dying mother. The writer off...
18 Dec 2023
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My Family’s Bootleg Contraception Operation
14 Dec 2023
This article tells the story of the author's great-grandparents, Louis and Frannie Weiner, who were involved in a bootleg contraception operation in the 1920...
14 Dec 2023
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Four Cozy Rom-Com Books to Make You Smile This Winter
8 Dec 2023
This article recommends four cozy Jewish rom-com books for readers looking for lighter fare this winter. The first, "Season of Love" by Helena Greer, tells t...
8 Dec 2023
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Imagining a Lost Jewish Past: Janice Weizman’s “Our Little Histories”
7 Dec 2023
Janice Weizman's book "Our Little Histories" delves into Jewish history and identity from the perspectives of everyday women. The stories explore the lives o...
7 Dec 2023
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At the UN, Jewish Women Decry “Unbearable Silence” Around Oct. 7 Rapes
7 Dec 2023
The Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations held a special session to address the rape, mutilation, and sexual violence committed by Hamas against ...
7 Dec 2023
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Eighteen Books Lilith Loved This Year
6 Dec 2023
Lilith Magazine has compiled a list of their favorite books of 2023, ranging from fiction to nonfiction to children's literature. Some notable works include ...
6 Dec 2023
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I’m Ten And I’ve Gone Through More Than Most Adults
30 Nov 2023
In this first-person narrative, a ten-year-old recounts the difficulties and loss experienced in their family. The narrator's sister was diagnosed with liver...
30 Nov 2023
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Dykes, Dolls, and Delight: My Summer with Lilith
14 Sep 2023
The author shares their internship experience with the feminist magazine Lilith, specifically highlighting two projects they worked on: photographing the NYC...
14 Sep 2023
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The Torah of Johnny Cash
13 Sep 2023
The article discusses the author's discovery of Johnny Cash's music and its resonance with their own spiritual longing for God. Despite theological differenc...
13 Sep 2023
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The Things We Give: Breastfeeding, BRCA, and the Burden of Decision-Making
7 Sep 2023
This text discusses the difficult decision to undergo a mastectomy for women at high risk of breast cancer due to carrying the BRCA mutation. It explores the...
7 Sep 2023
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Those Long-Ago Crushes on Jewish Actors Playing “The Other”
6 Sep 2023
The author reflects on her childhood crushes on Jewish actors playing non-Jewish characters, such as Ed Ames as Mingo in Daniel Boone and Leonard Nimoy as Mr...
6 Sep 2023
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Vintage Eye Candy for the New Year
5 Sep 2023
This text reflects on the tradition of sending New Year cards in the Jewish community. The author, reflecting on their childhood, describes how their mother ...
5 Sep 2023
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A New Film Looks at Bella Abzug’s Life
18 Aug 2023
The documentary film "Bella!: This Woman's Place is in the House" explores the life and legacy of Bella Abzug, a Jewish feminist and progressive political fi...
18 Aug 2023
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“Framing a Life”
18 Aug 2023
In "Framing a Life," author Roberta Kuriloff explores the metaphor of building a house as a representation of her personal journey and search for wholeness. ...
18 Aug 2023
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“The Archivists” Dives Beneath the Surface
16 Aug 2023
Daphne Kalotay, author of "The Archivists," discusses the inspiration behind her characters and the themes in her book. She reveals that her last name, Kalot...
16 Aug 2023
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Talking “A Castle in Brooklyn” with Shirley Wachtel
14 Aug 2023
"A Castle in Brooklyn" is a novel by Shirley Russak Wachtel that tells the story of three characters - Jacob, Zalman, and Esther - who survive the Holocaust ...
14 Aug 2023
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Did “Barbie” Give Us a New Lilith Midrash?
10 Aug 2023
The author reflects on her childhood experiences with Barbie and the way it represented oppressive gender norms and beauty standards. As she grew older and e...
10 Aug 2023
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The Jewish Queen of Makeup
3 Aug 2023
"Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl" by Rene Rosen is a novel that delves into the life of Estée Lauder and her rise in the cosmetic industry. The author aimed to sti...
3 Aug 2023
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Caring For, and Learning From, Queer and Trans Elders
2 Aug 2023
The article discusses the challenges faced by queer and trans elders in senior care homes and the need for cultural and LGBTQ+ inclusive support. The author,...
2 Aug 2023
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My Barbenheimer Childhood
2 Aug 2023
The author reflects on their childhood memories, including their father teaching them physics and the joy they experienced playing with Barbies in their atti...
2 Aug 2023
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Talking With Yael Goldstein-Love
26 Jul 2023
In an interview, Yael Goldstein-Love, author of "The Possibilities," discusses the complexities and challenges of motherhood. She describes motherhood as bot...
26 Jul 2023
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Jennifer Rosner on the Price of Being Saved
25 Jul 2023
In the novel "Once We Were Home" by Jennifer Rosner, the author explores the stories of Jewish children hidden during the Holocaust and the challenges they f...
25 Jul 2023