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Star of Davida
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Orthodox Jewish feminist blog
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He Promised Her a Rose Garden
I've never been a poet, but here's an attempt. It was 1976.Peak of the women’s lib movement.New York, New York.Peak of the peak.She was going for a PhD in... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2011 CULTURE -
Shining Stars of Davida: Orna Barbivai
Women have served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) since before the state of Israel was created in 1948. Many women fought alongside men in pre-1948... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2011 DEBATE -
Tikkun Olam: A Jewish View on Recycling
A common misconception is that Judaism has no opinions on staying green, or even opposes the concept. I find this ironic, as Judaism vehemently supports saving... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
A Lesson in Equality From Adam and Eve
“So let’s learn about Shavuot,” my teacher said, and I dutifully began to take notes on the holiday. “Shavuot [which begins Tuesday night] commemorates God... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2011 RELIGION -
Star of Davida Interviews Alicia Jo Rabins
Women have always been important in music. In biblical times, women like Deborah and Hannah composed songs of thanks for God. In more recent times, women have... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2011 MUSIC, RELIGION -
Women in the Air Force in Danger
Women have traditionally been excluded from warfare, usually left at home for the men to protect them. There have been noted exceptions throughout history (thin... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Judaism and Feminism: An Orthodox Feminist's Perspective
This was my intro post at the All-Girl Army (AGA).I was born an Orthodox Jew. My mother was also born Orthodox, as was her mother, and her mother, and her... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Shining Stars of Davida: Kathy Hochul and Jane Corwin
I recently wrote about Natalie Tennant and Betty Ireland, the two women who were running for their parties’ primary elections for West Virginia governor. Read more
Posted on 24 May 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
What We Can Do For Feminism
I find myself in a church, crowded with people dressed in heavy 1800s garb, despite the extreme heat.“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2011 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Album Review: Half You Half Me by Girls in Trouble
I pride myself on having eclectic music taste. One of my friends was going through my iPod once and said, “You have the Beatles, Big Time Rush, Bonnie Tyler, an... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
The Women’s Liberation and Jewish Identity Conference
I recently attended the Women’s Liberation and Jewish Identity Conference, sponsored by NYU, the Jewish Women’s Archive, Brandeis University, and the Spencer... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Feminist Passover Thoughts
Ah, Passover. I’ve always had mixed emotions about Passover. On one hand, there’s weeks of obsessive cleaning before the holiday comes, then eight days' worth o... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Shining Stars of Davida: Deborah, Jael, and Sisera's Mother
I was privileged to hear Elie Wiesel, the famed Holocaust survivor and author of Night, speak. His topic of discussion was Deborah, a strong woman judge who... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Shining Stars of Davida: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
There are many men and women currently in Congress who are champions of feminism, protecting women’s rights as much as they can. Read more
Posted on 08 April 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Some Feminist Musings on Hop
I recently saw the movie Hop (free advanced preview tickets!!), which was fun, considering the last time I was at the movies was to see Harry Potter and the... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Who Woulda Thought It?
I simply adore my rebbetzin (rabbi’s wife). She runs the children’s group at my synagogue, which I’ve been attending since I was three. Read more
Posted on 03 April 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Shining Stars of Davida: Geraldine Ferraro
As most of you probably know, Geraldine Ferraro recently died on March 26, 2011. I was listening to my iPod and doing homework, not actually paying attention... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Jewish Feminism, Body Image, Food - Oh My!
NOW’s Love Your Body campaign is still going strong, so I figured I’d post something about Judaism, body image, and eating disorders.Judaism and Food Judaism ha... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Shining Stars of Davida: Vashti
This was cross-posted at the Ms. Magazine Blog (!!!!)Today is Purim, one of the more obscure Jewish holidays. Celebrated around March, it commemorates the... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Help Agunah on Ta'anit Esther
Today is Ta’anit Esther (Fast of Esther) that precedes Purim every year. Purim is one of the more obscure Jewish holidays. Celebrated around March, it... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2011 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY