#Metoo Movement

October 7 exposed the hollowness of #MeToo

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Jun

On October 7, a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas revealed extreme brutality against women, including rape, mutilation, and murder.

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Eight Modern Additions to the Seder Plate

Tyler Griff in Moment · 19 Apr

During Passover, the seder plate traditionally includes items like parsley, bitter herbs, charoset, a shank bone, and an egg, but there are modern additions you can incorporate to reflect contemporary issues in the Jewish community.

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How October 7 exposed Irish feminists as hypocrites

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Mar

The text discusses the author's disappointment and heartbreak over Irish feminists' failure to support Jewish victims of gender-based violence, highlighting instances where feminists ignored or downplayed the atrocities faced by Jewish women and girls at the hands of terrorists.

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Et tu, #MeToo

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 18 Mar

The United Nations released a report on Hamas attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, acknowledging violence against Israeli women, but falling short of condemning it unequivocally despite evidence of rapes, murders, and burning of victims.

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Living in Support of Survivors

InternsFall21 in Lilith · 18 Jan

The author reflects on the importance of believing and supporting survivors of sexual violence.

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Lihi Lapid: ‘I expect all women to support all women’

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider · 4 Jan

Lihi Lapid, an author and feminist, expresses disappointment in the lack of support from prominent women and feminists regarding the rape and brutalization of Israeli women by Hamas terrorists.

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'My head was exploding — how could one woman do this to another woman?'

Jennifer Gilmore in Forward · 15 Jun 2023

Author Helen Schulman, known for her previous works in fiction, has released a new novel titled Lucky Dogs, which follows the intertwined lives of two women, Meredith and Nina, as they navigate complex and betraying relationships in various settings like Paris, Sarajevo, Tel Aviv, and LA.

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Sexually assaulted by a doctor at 17, Lorie Wolf slams rabbis for sending her away with just a cheque

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 16 May 2022

Lorie Wolf shares her harrowing journey as a sexual assault survivor, criticizing the Orthodox Jewish community for mishandling her case.

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Natsec expert Jenna Ben-Yehuda was shaped by her Jewish upbringing

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 6 May 2021

Jenna Ben-Yehuda, the grandchild of a Holocaust survivor, is shaped by her Jewish upbringing and understands the impact of U.S. national security policy on people's lives.

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Woody Allen’s extraordinary violence, laid bare

Forward · 24 Feb 2021

The HBO Max documentary series "Allen v. Farrow" explores Dylan Farrow's allegations of sexual assault against her adopted father, Woody Allen.

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Alec Baldwin departs WNYC in defense of Woody Allen

Forward · 12 Nov 2020

Alec Baldwin is leaving his talk show, "Here's the Thing," on WNYC and moving to iHeartRadio due to a disagreement over Woody Allen.

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Woody Allen’s latest looks just like the one before it, and the one before that…

Forward · 18 Sep 2020

Woody Allen's latest film, "Rifkin's Festival," has received negative reviews, with critics claiming that it follows the same formula as his previous films.

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After cancellation, Woody Allen’s memoir quietly debuts with new publisher

Forward · 23 Mar 2020

Woody Allen's memoir "Apropos of Nothing," which was initially canceled by Hachette following objections from staff and Allen's children, has been quietly released by a new publisher, Arcade Publishing.

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Woody Allen And Amazon Settle Breach Of Contract Lawsuit

Forward · 11 Nov 2019

Woody Allen and Amazon have reached a settlement in the $68 million breach of contract lawsuit Allen brought against Amazon in February.

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Woody Allen’s ‘Manhattan’ Is 40. Can We Still Admire It In 2019?

Forward · 25 Apr 2019

Despite being a celebrated film, Woody Allen's "Manhattan" is now difficult to assess due to his controversial personal life, including his relationship with Soon-Yi Previn.

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Opinion | Stop Pretending Modesty Can Prevent Sexual Assault

Forward · 19 Oct 2018

The article challenges the idea that modesty can prevent sexual assault, discussing perspectives from various religious backgrounds like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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When Law Fails Us: Lessons from Rabbinic Responses to Crimes We Cannot Punish for the #MeToo Movement?

Sarah Zager in Lehrhaus · 15 Mar 2018

In reflecting on how the #MeToo movement and the response to sexual misconduct intersect with Jewish legal traditions, particularly rabbinic justice, Sarah Zager explores the complexities of punishment and moral responsibility.

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