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• Where Were the Right-Wing Orthodox Jews?

  

  For purposes of this article, I am defining Modern Orthodox Jews as adherents of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, Yeshivat Maharat, and the International Rabbinic... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Musings on the Agunah Summit

  

  A rally in Los Angeles pressuring a man to give his wife a get.Last Monday, I had the privilege to attend the Agunah Summit. (You can find my notes on it here. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Mark Your Calendars: 2013 JOFA Conference

  

  From December 7-8, the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA)’s 8th International Conference of Feminism and Orthodoxy will be taking place in Manhattan at... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Phineas and Ferb and Feminism

  

  I adore the Disney show Phineas and Ferb. Unlike most shows currently aired by Disney, it’s brilliantly written, the plotlines are hilarious, the humor is... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• All I Want is Equality

  

  Yes, that is what feminism is all about. Equality for women. No, we feminists are not asking for better treatment under the law for women. Anyone who does is no... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• A Return to Chivalry?

  

  In the typical scenario of street harassment, the perpetrator is a man. As a result, in order to end the occurrence of street harassment, men must be... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Cinderella, Her Stepmother, and Alternative Lifestyles

  

  Once upon a time, there was a grandmother named Sarah. Every day, she would read her beloved granddaughter, Rachel, a book. One day she chose Cinderella, that... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Why Should Women Be Rabbis?

  

  Whenever I talk with my friends about feminism, women entering the rabbinate nearly always comes up. “But why do they have to be rabbis?” my friends often ask.... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Jewish Women in STEM: From Europe to America

  

  Although science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) has been dominated by men throughout the past, there have been numerous Jewish women within the... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The History of Street Harassment

  

  Street harassment is a daily phenomenon in every pocket of the United Statesduring the present day. Interestingly, this social trend can be dated back to the... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Rachel Simmons: Be Assertive! Get Your Message Across!

  

  Rachel Simmons has dedicated her life to helping girls find their voice and become successful individuals. She is the author of the New York Times best sellers... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• One of Those Girls

  

  It was just a regular chat in Gmail with one of my best friends, talking about whatever random stuff we always talk about. Teachers. Schoolwork. Gossip. The... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Marital Status Shouldn't Matter at the Mikvah

  

  Last year, I attended Genesis, a summer program for Jewish high school students at Brandeis University. It was truly the most amazing experience of my life,... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• On Being a Freshman

  

  Why must I be a freshman next year?Well, because I’ll be enrolling in my first year of college. Yes, I know that. My question centers not on the existentialist... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You, Mr. Apter!

  

  This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. I’d like to dedicate this post to the teacher who got me into feminism: Mr. Apter.Mr. Apter was my seventh and eighth... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• In Memoriam: Star of Davida Interviews Mariam Chamberlain

  On April 2, 2013, pioneer feminist Mariam Chamberlain died. In September of 2011, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Chamberlain, who was an integral part of... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Jewish Feminism From the Heart

  

  I found feminism long before I realized its principles could and should be applied to Judaism. After I discovered the Jewish feminist blogosphere and read Blu... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• In the Wake of Anti-Street Harassment Week

  

  Earlier this month, women and men across the globe commemorated International Anti-Street Harassment Week. Whether it was through tweetchats, webinars,... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• She is Bat Yisrael

  

  , a Daughter of Israel. She is representative of every Jewish woman, living and dead and not yet born.Bat Yisrael was the Jewish women of yesterday, the women... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Women’s Entitlement to Equal Pay: A Primer

  

  I recently attended an event called Women’s Entitlement to Equal Pay: A Primer. It was a side event to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women,... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, DEBATE, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES