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Tag: Societal Expectations

0 Communities Culture

‘Having Children Just Didn’t Make Sense to Me’

Abigail Pogrebin in Tablet · 13 Aug

In a recent discussion, Jewish Americans who have chosen not to have children shared their experiences.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Introducing the Jew Box™

Freedom To Offend in Future of Jewish · 15 Jun

The text introduces "The Jew Box," an AI tool designed to help people navigate discussions on Jewish and Israeli issues.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Why I’m setting my own beauty standards

Jewish Chronicle · 30 May

The author reflects on their struggles with self-image and beauty standards, having been told they weren't conventionally pretty as a teenager.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Struggling Child

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Apr

A mother describes the challenges of caring for her struggling daughter, Chaya Leah, amidst family chaos and emotional turmoil.

0 Culture Education

Should My Jewish Kids Preserve the Magic of Santa?

Elliot Olshansky in Kveller · 15 Dec 2023

In this article, the author reflects on the dilemma of whether Jewish parents should preserve the magic of Santa Claus for their children.

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A Woman’s Liberation

Susan Shapiro in Tablet · 5 May 2022

This personal essay reflects on the author's relationship with her mother and her own journey towards finding fulfillment and balance in her life as a Jewish woman.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

On Being an Orthodox Never-Married Woman

By Tikva in Jewish Action · 20 Jun 2019

Orthodox never-married women past childbearing age face unique challenges in the quest to find a mate, encountering social isolation, pressure, and judgment from well-meaning individuals.

0 Gender/Identity Israel

Saying No to Kids

Jennifer Richler in Tablet · 11 Jul 2017

In Israel, the societal emphasis on motherhood is strong due to reasons like religious beliefs, historical trauma, and demographic concerns.