What if there were a simple set of rules that could put an end to the entire #MeToo crisis, effectively relegating sexual assault to the dark ages? It’s something a certain group of religious writers, whose belief systems range from Jewish Orthodoxy to Islam and Christianity, seem to believe. “Do we really imagine that true…
It’s the last week in August and in New York City, it’s a sweltering 90 degrees, with temperatures rising every hour. And yet, one glance at my outfit today and you’d think it was late autumn or early spring: Long sleeves that kiss the wrist; skirt so long I need to gather it up as…
What does Ramadan have to do with Judaism, you may ask? Not much, except that it’s the time of year where mass retailers promote and distribute modest-friendly lines. In the past, Dolce and Gabbana came out with a line of hijabs, Nike had a hijabi-friendly activewear line, and Uniqlo partnered with Muslim fashion designer Hana…
Former First Lady and First Mom Barbara Bush left us on April 17, 2018. No other woman besides Abigail Adams held both titles in history. She died in 1818, exactly 200 years ago. Besides that fact, Barbara Pierce Bush left a legacy as fashion icon like no other. Bush was “every woman’s mentor” on how…
A version of this article originally appeared in Plus 61J, an Australian Jewish publication. I had my greatest revelation about Judaism while studying Arabic in Cairo. I was in the middle of my master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies at St Antony’s College, Oxford. Part of the course requirement was spending the summer learning a…
February New York Fashion Week had lots of options for fashionistas to choose from, including many options for the men in her life. Fashion houses also featured many great options for the modest, tznius community, including many options that could be easily altered to adhere to required lengths, arm coverings and backs while looking stunning…
This article originally appeared in New Voices. Dear Mayim, Let’s talk — Orthodox feminist to Orthodox feminist. You represent me. You might not mean to but you do. With the exception of Ivanka Trump (oy), you’re probably the most visible Orthodox woman in America today. So, when you imply in the New York Times that…
On Tuesday, I wrote a piece about how Orthodox women should stop wearing shells. It did not go over well with many Orthodox readers. But I stand by what I wrote. It needed to be said. You don’t have to listen to me or care about my opinion. And you have every right to continue…
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