Career
Why Young Women Are Leaning In Between
Much to older feminists’ chagrin, young mothers are planning career pauses more than ever before. Miriam Levine argues why planning ahead isn’t leaning out – it’s being realistic.
Jewish NYC: Matisyahu Exclusive
Hasidic reggae artist and international superstar Matisyahu talks about the school he and his wife recently founded, Lamplighters Yeshiva, as well as his music and career in an exclusive "Jewish NYC" interview with Shalom TV's Sivan Hadari.
Jewish NYC: Matisyahu Exclusive
Hasidic reggae artist and international superstar Matisyahu talks about the school he and his wife recently founded, Lamplighters Yeshiva, as well as his music and career in an exclusive "Jewish NYC" interview with Shalom TV's Sivan Hadari.
So Are We Colleagues, Allies or Friends?
In the first episode of “Downton Abbey,” Lady Cora asks her mother-in-law, the Dowager Countess, “Are we to be friends then?” In response, her mother-in-law wisely says, “We are allies, my dear, which can be a good deal more effective.”
Q&A: Tara Sophia Mohr on 'Playing Big' at Work
Three years ago, Tara Sophia Mohr, who earned an MBA at Stanford, was working as a senior planner at the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco and working toward her life-coaching certification on the side. Three years later, her blog and Huffington Post column are followed widely, and hundreds of women have enrolled in her 6-month online course on leadership and professional development, “Playing Big.”
Ann Romney, Economic Advisor?
There was a major Twitstorm yesterday, after CNN pundit and political strategist Hilary Rosen criticized Mitt Romney for referring to his wife, Ann, as his link to the struggles of working women. Rosen, speaking with Anderson Cooper on “AC360,” said: “Guess what? His wife has actually never worked a day in her life. She’s never really dealt with the kinds of economic issues that a majority of the women in this country are facing.”
Training Grads for Down Times
The Class of 2012 will graduate this May with the unique distinction of having begun college when the economy first nosedived, four years ago.
Scared and Hopeful Over Second Child
Young Jewish mothers feel pressure from partners and society to have a second child. Sarah Wildman thought she didn’t want another one, but then thought again.
From Marketing to Marzipan
Prize-winning Israeli pastry chef Yudith Zer-Aviv is winning awards for her original and delicious marzipan and sugar creations. By Harvey Stein (Israel MFA) When the global recession forced Yudith Zer-Aviv (www.yuditlee.com out of her job in marketing and advertising, she made a drastic career switch and took a pastry-making course. Finding that jobs were hard to come by for pastry chefs as well, she continued her studies in Germany and England. Back home in Israel she decided to try her luck in a marzipan contest, and to her surprise won first prize. Next, the team of Israeli chefs of which she was a member won a gold medal in Moscow. Zer-Aviv, who immigrated to Israel from Switzerland with her family as a child, now has her own business as a pastry and dessert chef and also offers classes in her home. Recently, along with eight European pastry chefs, Zer-Aviv was invited to Rimini, Italy to participate in the ‘Delicious and Famous Show,’ where she sculpted a Fendi-inspired hat, bracelet and handbag, using marzipan. Download links (copy/paste to browser): Streaming: www.megaupload.com Hi Res: www.megaupload.com
Asking for Maternity Leave and Childcare — Not for Permission
Okay, I’m jumping back in the ring. When I wrote recently about feeling like a bad feminist for wanting to stay home with my newborn daughter, I didn’t expect quite the response I got. Elana, while I do take issue with some of what you have to say, you’re spot on that women should stop asking for permission. In my post, I was seeking approval — mostly my mother’s, who granted it (thank you, Sisterhood, for letting us work out our mother-daughter issues). And while I understand your point that men and women need to share the parenting load, I don’t think anybody — man or woman — will be free to be parents until we have some real societal change.