When Jewish Children’s Books Try To Be Diverse — And Fail
While diversity may be the mantra for children’s book publishing, that hasn’t been the case for Jewish book publishing.
A Yeshiva U Rabbi Called Feminists ‘Whores.’ They’re Not Backing Down.
The movement for women’s freedom from assault and oppression is gaining momentum, even in erstwhile feminist deserts, including Yeshiva University.
When Men Pray, Women Are Asked To Leave The Room
As a teacher in an Orthodox boys’ school, I’m told to leave the room for prayer times. The message to my students is clear.
Why do Orthodox women keep getting Harvey Weinstein wrong?
Why can’t Orthodox women blame perpetrators instead of victims?
Modesty Isn’t About Shells. It’s About Patriarchy.
How can one both accept male authority in dress code for women, and yet claim to circumvent it at the same time? A reader responds.
Eight (Jewish) Things You Didn’t Know About Eloise
The creator of Eloise was Kay Thompson, a Jewish woman from St. Louis. And that’s just the beginning of the character’s Jewish connection.
Children’s Book ‘Almost A Minyan’ Gets It Almost Right
For all its strengths, this new Jewish children’s book relies too heavily on the undeniable value of its message.
Meet ‘Lola Levine’, Peruvian And Jewish Children’s-Book Heroine
The qualities Lola shares with her “Bubbie” are personal, not overtly cultural.
