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The Insanity of Western Women Defending Their Oppressors

Karen Hunt aka KH Mezek in Future of Jewish · 16 Nov

Karen Hunt critiques Western women's support of Islamic regimes, arguing that in doing so, they inadvertently back systems that oppress women, such as through the enforcement of the hijab.

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Opinion | Searching for a Shul in Lisbon

Letty Cottin Pogrebin in Moment · 14 Nov

After the death of her husband Bert, Letty Cottin Pogrebin shares her poignant journey of honoring his wish to continue enjoying life despite her grief.

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Dismantling the 'Jewish American Princess' Trope

Jewdicious · 4 Nov

This piece reflects on the stereotype of the 'Jewish American Princess' (JAP), which the author first encountered at a college fraternity party in the early '80s. The stereotype, often caricatured as materialistic and self-centered, is explored through personal anecdotes and societal perceptions. The author discusses how this label stems from antisemitic discomfort with Jewish upward mobility, conflicting with her own experiences and identity. She wrestles with assumptions around dating, gender roles, and the misguided stereotypes that women like her face. In her journey of dating as a widow, the author embraces the idea that 'princesses' don't settle for less, challenging the negative stereotype and advocating for women's empowerment and agency.

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A New Andrea Dworkin Documentary

Eleanor J. Bader in Lilith · 28 Oct

Award-winning filmmaker Roberta Pyzel's 57-minute documentary, "Dworkin," revisits the influential work and thoughts of Andrea Dworkin, a formidable feminist writer and activist known for her impassioned critiques of patriarchy and sexual violence.

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Mayor Morley Rosenberg, cancer fundraiser Sheila Kussner and more: Honorable Menschen worth remembering this Yizkor

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 23 Oct

Ellin Bessner honors the lives of five notable Canadian Jews who passed away recently, including cancer fundraiser Sheila Kussner and Holocaust survivor Irving Liebgott.

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Vanessa on Vanessa: ‘I vowed I’d never write this book’

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Oct

Vanessa Feltz, a prominent British broadcaster, offers an unfiltered look at her life in her autobiography "Vanessa Bares All," despite initially resisting the idea of writing it.

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The Vagina Business: Taking the stigma out of women’s health

Jewish Chronicle · 30 Sep

Marina Gerner's book, "The Vagina Business," aims to destigmatize women’s health and promote innovative solutions to underfunded medical issues such as menopause and childbirth.

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The Jewess Mystique

Julia Kornberg in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

Jewish Tetouan, Morocco, becomes the backdrop in Blanche Bendahan's novel "Mazaltob," where the protagonist, Mazaltob Macas, symbolizes the "belle juive" trope prevalent in European literature.

0 Philosophy Torah

Desire and Power: Adam and Eve in Genesis 1–3

Roslyn Weiss in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

Roslyn Weiss explores the complexities of desire and power in the Genesis narrative of Adam and Eve.

0 Literature Israel

One Book, One Hadassah: ‘On Her Own’ by Lihi Lapid

Arielle Kaplan in Hadassah · 19 Sep

Lihi Lapid, an acclaimed Israeli novelist and advocate, will be discussing her book "On Her Own" on October 30 as part of Hadassah Magazine's "One Book, One Hadassah" series.

0 Education Gender/Identity

Sense and Sensibilities

Bryna Jocheved Levy in Jewish Action · 18 Sep

Bryna Jocheved Levy explores the transformative impact of women's involvement in Torah study across Jewish communities today.

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Neshama Carlebach wants to be a singing rabbi—just like her father

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 17 Sep

Neshama Carlebach reflects on her journey from growing up as the daughter of the renowned Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach to embracing her own path as a singer and soon-to-be rabbi.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

The Talmud’s women aren’t always what they seem

Jewish Chronicle · 13 Sep

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 Attic."

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A Modern Orthodox Mother Joins a Wife Swap in This Steamy New Novel

Bonnie Azoulay in Kveller · 6 Sep

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

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Blink Twice review: ‘men are the enemy of women’

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Aug

"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 infiltrate a tech billionaire's world.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

How Kamala's first-name campaign could change our understanding of leadership

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 23 Aug

This article examines Vice President Kamala Harris's symbolic use of her first name during the Democratic National Convention, where her great-nieces charmingly instructed the audience on its correct pronunciation.

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Barbra Streisand Talks About Her Feminist Passover Seders at Jewish Kamala Harris Event

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Aug

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

0 Gender/Identity History

When We Have Something to Say, We Make a Magazine

Guest Blogger in Lilith · 26 Jul

"The American Jewess" was a groundbreaking nineteenth-century magazine published in Chicago and was the first American Jewish women's magazine.

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Book Review | Is Motherhood Bigger Than Reality?

Amy E. Schwartz in Moment · 25 Jul

Recent novels by Jewish authors such as Yael Goldstein-Love and Katya Apekina delve into the surreal and supernatural aspects of motherhood, exploring themes of intense emotions, intergenerational trauma, and the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Book Review | Love and Fear Drove a Dogged TV Pioneer

Gloria Levitas in Moment · 17 Jul

Barbara Walters, a trailblazing figure in TV news broadcasting, broke through the industry's glass ceiling without actively participating in the feminist movement.

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Book Review | Love and Fear Drove a Dogged TV Pioneer

Gloria Levitas in Moment · 17 Jul

Barbara Walters, a trailblazing TV broadcaster, faced personal challenges driven by her family background, including financial instability linked to her father and responsibility for her mentally challenged sister.

0 Culture Torah

Chava Green: What Is Chabad’s Feminist Vision? [Mysticism II 2/4]

18forty · 16 Jul

Chava Green explores the Lubavitcher Rebbe's unique vision of feminism through her dissertation on Chabad women, highlighting the influence of mystical teachings on their roles.

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Portrait of an Artist “Like Buttah”

Samantha Pickette in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

Barbra Streisand's memoir "My Name Is Barbra" delves into her lifelong pursuit of creative control, showcasing her dominance over albums, films, and concerts, culminating in a remarkable show business career as an actress-singer-writer-producer-director.

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Summer Reading

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 27 Jun

"Summer Reading" presents three Jewish-themed books: "Bylines and Blessings" by Judy Gruen, describing her journey from secular upbringing to an Orthodox lifestyle, reflecting on her Jewish identity and the challenges faced in contemporary society; "The Things I Told My Patients" by Dr. Jacob L. Freedman, offering insights and advice from his psychiatry career, emphasizing individualized care and self-care tips; and "Mean What You Pray" by Rabbi Shaul Rosenblatt, providing practical guidance on prayer and spirituality, drawing on personal experiences to deepen the reader's connection with Hashem.

0 Gender/Identity Science

Judith Love Cohen, Jack Black’s Jewish Mom, Was a History-Making Aerospace Engineer

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 17 Jun

Judith Love Cohen, the mother of actor Jack Black, was a groundbreaking aerospace engineer who played a crucial role in inventing new technologies that saved lives, particularly during the Apollo 13 mission.

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