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Tag: Body Positivity

0 Culture Ethics

My tips for a healthy new you? No late noshes and a daily walk

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Jan

After the indulgences of both secular New Year's Eve and the Hanukkah holiday, the author reflects on personal struggles with weight and the societal challenges of discussing obesity and health.

0 Holidays Gender/Identity

Diet Culture Has Permeated the Holiest Spaces of Judaism

Gila Axelrod in New Voices · 21 Mar 2024

The author reflects on their experience with fasting in Judaism, initially finding deep spiritual meaning in it but later grappling with its association with diet culture and body image issues.

0 Holidays Gender/Identity

Diet Culture Has Permeated the Holiest Spaces of Judaism

Gila Axelrod in New Voices · 21 Mar 2024

The author reflects on their journey with fasting in Judaism, initially finding it spiritually meaningful but later struggling with the influence of diet culture, leading to disordered eating habits.

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Gluttony - In an excerpt from her new essay collection <em>Naked</em>, a burlesque performer considers the complications of desire.

Fancy Feast in Jewish Currents · 5 Oct 2023

In this excerpt from a collection of essays, a burlesque performer reflects on her experience at a sin-themed party.

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A is for apron belly, B is for birthmark: How one Jewish artist celebrates all kinds of bodies

ALanger in Forward · 26 Apr 2023

Tyler Feder, a Jewish artist based in Chicago, celebrates all kinds of bodies through her artwork.