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Star of Davida
http://starofdavida.blogspot.com/
Orthodox Jewish feminist blog
LATEST ARTICLES ( 293 )
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Girls and Their Dolls
Since I love Big Time Rush (yeah,I know I’m a dork, don’t rub it in), I watch the show obsessively. While gluedto my TV and waiting for the pretty boys to come... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2012 DEBATE -
Women of Worst Cooks
As a FoodNetwork junkie, I was really excited to hear about the new season of WorstCooks in America. For those of you unfamiliar with the show, Chefs AnneBurrel... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Star of Davida Interviews Sonia Pressman Fuentes
After the restrictive 1950s, women began to fight for their rights. When Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(prohibiting employers from sex discrimination... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Burqas Or Bikinis
Rebbetzin (rabbi's wife) Batsheva Kanievsky zikhrona tzadeket l'vrakha (may the memory ofthe righteous be a blessing) was possibly one of the most amazingly... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
A Jewish Feminist on the 2012 Election
While I won’t be ableto vote in the 2012 election (I’ll be a few months shy of 18), I still want toeducate myself and make sure I know where every candidate... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Tickled Pink
I love the color pink. I alwayshave loved pink, and don’t anticipate that I’ll ever stop loving pink. As amatter of fact, I’m wearing pink as I write this.... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2012 DEBATE -
Star of Davida Interviews Liz Rich
In the 1950s and 60s, being a stewardess (called flight attendant since the 1970s) was one of the most glamorous jobs open to women. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2012 DEBATE -
We Didn't Survive to Be Bullied
Originally posted at talkinreckless.com by Leah Berkenwald, Editor ofJewesses with Attitude and Online Communications Specialist at theJewish Women's Archive. Read more
Posted on 23 January 2012 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Gender-Neutral Speech
I’m taking AP Psychology thisyear, and so far it’s been a lot of work, but I do enjoy it. As I was doinghomework on language and thinking, I came across some... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2012 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Star of Davida Interviews Rabbi Yael Buechler
Nail art has been in existence since ancient times, with Egyptians and Greeks using polish to signify their social class. In today's culture, nail polish is mor... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2012 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Feminist Dear Blank Please Blanks!
As I've mentioned before, I'm a great procrastinator, and a particular fan of the website dearblankpleaseblank.com. I thought I'd share a few feminist-themed an... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Drinking + Anorexia
Eating disorders are much toocommon in today’s society: 24 million people in America alone suffer from them, andonly 10% are officially treated. Students are... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2012 DEBATE, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH -
From Unwanted to Anything They Want to Be
A few months ago in Maharashtra,a district in India,a number of girls changed their names. This is a big deal because the name,Nakusa or Nakushi, means... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2012 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Star of Davida Interviews Maggie Anton
The first published woman author in America was Anne Bradstreet, who published her book of poems The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America in 1650. Ever... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Agunot and Converts
I’ve been following Heshy Friedat his blog, Frum Satire, for a couple of years at this point.It was actually the first blog I followed on a regular basis. Read more
Posted on 27 December 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Star of Davida Essay Contest: Honorable Mention Jackie O
What is a woman? One’s perception of femininity matters, for whenever the strength of the feminine spirit is mistaken for a willingness to submit to falsity,... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Star of Davida Essay Contest Honorable Mention: Lisa B
This essay by Lisa B is one of the honorable mentions of the Star of Davida Essay Contest, answering the question "How has feminism changed your life? Read more
Posted on 19 December 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Theater Review: Standing on Ceremony
Yesterday, I saw the Minetta Lane Theater show Standingon Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays. The show is made up of nine shortplays, all of which explore gay... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2011 THEATRE & OPERA -
Star of Davida Essay Contest Winner: Quin R
I am a white, middle class, cisgendered, and heterosexual male. I am also a feminist. Although I realize that this may seem no small irony, I believe that... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2011 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Star of Davida Essay Contest Winner: Eliana NB
This essay by Christina P is one of the winners of the Star of Davida Essay Contest, answering the question "How has feminism changed your life?"We all owe so... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2011 DEBATE, SOCIETY