Gender Equality

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.

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.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Hadar’s new plan has it minting rabbis, opening synagogues and sending teens to Israel. Is it a denomination now?

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Jul

Hadar Institute's recent strategic plan includes minting more rabbis, establishing congregations, launching programs in Israel, and expanding operations globally.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Hadassah Foundation: Mission Critical

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 1 May

The Hadassah Foundation focuses on advancing gender equity in the United States and Israel, supporting organizations that promote women's rights and address critical issues faced by women, such as the aftermath of terror attacks and wartime needs.

0 Gender/Identity Television/Film

This PBS Kids Show Aired an Incredible Episode About Jewish Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 Jan

The PBS Kids show, "Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum," recently aired an episode about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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At the UN, a call to recognize Oct. 7 victims of rape

Camillo Barone in Forward · 4 Dec 2023

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and tech executive Sheryl Sandberg spoke at a special session at the United Nations, along with Hillary Rodham Clinton and Israeli first responders, to raise awareness of the sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7.

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Opinion | Breaking the Silence on Hamas’s War Crimes Against Women

Alona Hagay Frey in Moment · 27 Nov 2023

An opinion piece discusses the lack of attention given to the war crimes committed against women by Hamas during the conflict in Gaza.

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Economics Nobel awarded to Claudia Goldin for work on women in the labor market

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 9 Oct 2023

Claudia Goldin, a Jewish scholar at Harvard University, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for her extensive research on gender disparities in the labor market.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Civil Law vs <em>Halakhah</em> in Israeli Courts: The Case of Gender Equality

Yofi Tirosh in Sources · 4 Apr 2023

Israeli courts often grapple with tensions between civil law, which guarantees gender equality, and halakhah (Jewish law), which can be at odds with this principle.

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Israel's new far-right government will turn back the clock for women

Haaretz Weekly · 21 Dec 2022

Dr. Yofi Tirosh warns that Israel's new far-right government, supported by ultra-Orthodox parties, poses a threat to the rights of Israeli women.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

An Interview with Martha C. Nussbaum

Benjamin Balint in Sources · 8 Apr 2022

In this interview, philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum discusses her perspectives on Reform Judaism, emphasizing its evolution towards inclusivity, particularly in gender equality and interfaith relations, in contrast to Orthodoxy's misogynistic elements from later texts.

0 Holidays History

The bat mitzvah turns 100: Meet the oldest celebrant in Canada—and one of the youngest

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 8 Mar 2022

This episode of The CJN Daily reflects on the 100th anniversary of the bat mitzvah in North America by spotlighting Naomi Hochman's upcoming bat mitzvah and Miriam Lieff's historic bat mitzvah in Canada.

0 History Culture

Recognizing the Canadian Jewish Women of WW2

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 Jun 2021

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the new art exhibit 'She Also Serves' at the University of Calgary, which highlights the often-overlooked contributions of Canadian Jewish women during World War II.

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Populist-Progressive Feminist Alliance or Opportunistic Nationalism?

Tel Aviv Review · 3 May 2021

In this article, Véronique Mottier, a scholar at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, explores the relationship between xenophobic nationalist parties in Europe and their supposed commitment to gender equality and women's rights.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Populist-Progressive Feminist Alliance or Opportunistic Nationalism?

Tel Aviv Review · 3 May 2021

Vronique Mottier of the University of Cambridge discusses how populist parties in European countries like Switzerland, France, Italy, and the Netherlands strategically align themselves with the feminist movement to advance their anti-immigrant agendas.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Is Jewish Continuity Sexist?

Mijal Bitton in Sources · 16 Mar 2021

This article explores the gendered dynamics within Jewish continuity efforts, questioning whether the emphasis on biological reproduction inherently perpetuates sexism.

0 Gender/Identity Ethics

Presenting ‘Hearing with Tali Farhadian Weinstein’

Unorthodox · 4 Mar 2021

This episode features a conversation between Tali Farhadian Weinstein and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, exploring the roles of faith and identity in tackling racial justice and gender equality.

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Get Rid of the Manels – and Panels Too

Erica Brown in Lehrhaus · 25 Sep 2020

The author reflects on the issue of "manels" (all-male panels) in Jewish institutions and argues that the problem goes beyond gender representation.

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Remembering Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

People of the Pod · 24 Sep 2020

In this article, Abbe Gluck, a former clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, discusses the impact of Ginsburg on herself and gender equality in the United States.

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Response to “Manels” in Modern Orthodoxy

Mali Brofsky in Lehrhaus · 14 Sep 2020

In this article, Mali Brofsky responds to a paper by Dr. Shana Strauch Shick and Dr. Yoel Finkelman on women's participation in public discourse within Modern Orthodoxy.

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Why Are There So Many “Manels” in Modern Orthodoxy?

Yoel Finkelman and Shana Strauch Schick, Yoel Finkelman, Shana Schick in Lehrhaus · 14 Sep 2020

The "manel phenomenon," in which all-male panels dominate public discussions in the Modern Orthodox community, is a concerning issue.

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The Big Pictures: Ep. 235

Unorthodox · 9 Jul 2020

In this episode of Unorthodox, linguist John McWhorter discusses his upcoming book on curse words and his love for Yiddish.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

Ungoverning the Western Wall

Yuval Jobani in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Mar 2019

The last thirty years have seen ongoing tensions at the Western Wall between Women of the Wall, advocating for women's prayer rights, and haredi Jews resisting changes to traditional practices.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

In Tel Aviv, a Mechitzah Sparks a Battle Over the Role of Religion in the Public Square

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 27 Jun 2018

In Tel Aviv, a controversy arose over the use of a mechitzah at a religious event in Rabin Square.

0 Gender/Identity

Is Feminist Lemonade Kosher?

Wesley Yang in Tablet · 1 Feb 2018

The text explores the implications and complexities of feminism in contemporary society, addressing issues such as gender equality, feminist empowerment, and the changing dynamics within social and professional spheres.

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