How Antonin Scalia Brought Chutzpah to the Supreme Court
Antonin Scalia was a fiery Italian Catholic judge often deemed ‘bad for the Jews’ — and yet he was the first to introduce the word ‘chutzpah’ into the Supreme Court’s vocabulary.
Turning Shabbat Into Front in War on Secular Jews
A $1.3M Israeli ad campaign says only the Orthodox know how to do Shabbat the right way. What message does that send to secular Jews?
Is a Pink Sparkly Barbie Wrong for Hanukkah?
The ‘No Gender’ holiday campaign might seem frivolous to some. But Allison Kaplan Sommer argues that in the Middle East, where extreme stereotyping is everywhere, every bit helps.
Ultra-Orthodox Women Threatened for Demanding Israel Political Voice
The backlash against ultra-Orthodox women who are daring to demand a public voice in government didn’t come as a big surprise, but it did come swiftly and harshly.
Keeping Orthodox Girls Dancing in Dark
Teenage girls dance in the dark using ultraviolet lighting at a Bnei Akiva festival. It’s funky but some ask why we should accommodate those who object to girls dancing in front of men.
Threats and backlash for ultra-Orthodox women seeking political voice
A campaign called ‘No Female Candidate, No Female Vote’ is attempting to pressure ultra-Orthodox political parties to put women on their tickets.
Newest Anti-Israel Hashtag? #JSIL
In an effort to piggyback on the focus on the Islamic State, anti-Israel activists are adopting the hashtag #JSIL to aim at perceived ills of the Jewish state.
Where Is Bibi’s 'Mazel Tov' for Mahmoud and Morel?
After an anti-assimilation group urged the public to disrupt a Muslim-Jewish wedding, Israel’s president condemned the incitement. But the prime minister stayed silent.
Avoid Bad Rabbi? There's an App for That
A new Israeli app crowd-sources reviews of rabbis from couples. Like the traffic-busting Waze, it can help them avoid big problems on the road to marriage.
Get Out of Our Beds, Shmuley Boteach!
Shmuley Boteach’s failed detour into politics is apparently over and he is back to telling women how to feel. Allison Kaplan Sommer warns him to keep his ‘Kosher Sex’ schtick to himself.
