Effi Eitam leading Yad Vashem disgraces the memory of the 6 million
The politicization of the institution will rob it of its legitimacy. Yad Vashem cannot fulfill its responsibilities with Effi Eitam at its helm.
Letter | To the Jewish AOCs: Why don’t Jewish institutions support you?
We have long advocated for ourselves as women, but it’s time for those who control organizations with enormous financial resources to speak up.
Where is the Jewish AOC?
Where can I find a Jewish voice like the voice of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
My Father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, Was A Dreamer, Too
Abraham Joshua Heschel, my father, was a Dreamer. My father was grateful every day of his life for the United States.
What Selma Meant to Jews Like My Father
The elimination of Abraham Joshua Heschel from the film ‘Selma’ erases one of the central accomplishments of the civil rights movement — its inclusiveness. The rabbi’s daughter explains why.
An Orange on Plate for Women — And Spit Out Seeds of Hate
Putting an orange on the Seder plate recognizes the contributions of women. Susannah Heschel, who originated the tradition, spits out the seeds to repudiate misogyny and homophobia.
My Feminist Formation
This is the eighth entry in an ongoing series exploring Jewish feminism.