This text is part of the Gufim series exploring embodiment and our relationship to our bodies from a Jewish perspective, focusing on various topics like disability, eating disorders, and queer/trans experiences.

Ayala shares her story of struggling with chronic illness following difficult pregnancies and developing a benign tumor in her pituitary gland, which affected her ability to absorb nutrients properly.

In this essay, the author recounts their experience of finding solace and meaning in Shabbat after being diagnosed with a chronic illness.

The essay explores the intersection of Shabbat observance, chronic illness, and the importance of radical rest.

Femtech, a subset of the health technology field focused on women's health, is experiencing significant growth in the market.

Anne Kauffman's new play "Mary Jane," directed by Kauffman and featuring Carrie Coon, explores the life of a single mother caring for a chronically ill child while navigating work and relationships.