Women
‘If not for the Forward, I’d never have been born.’
At 90, Gert Levitan decided it was time to tell the unlikely love story of her parents, and how a beloved Yiddish daily played matchmaker.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Feminist Role Models Are Two Jewish Women
She highlighted both women’s commitment to Israel.
Inspiring Women | The Sisters Behind ‘Dr. Fischer’ - One Of Israel’s Best Known Brands
Sigal Bar On talks about her experience running her family’s business while balancing a healthy home and business life.
As Israel Moves Farther To The Right, Women Are Paying The Price
In the upcoming Israeli election, the religious freedom of women will be on the ballot.
The Dangers Of Female Pleasure - And Rage. A Q&A With Jennifer Weiner
Interviewing novelist Jennifer Weiner, Batya Ungar-Sargon investigates why the literary industry resists books that speak to a female audience.
Inspiring Women | Connecting People With Opportunities, From Her Home In The West Bank
“It’s a job that[’s]… fitting for someone who looks positively towards the future, towards new love…and the best in every scenario.”
Inspiring Women | Creating Cross-Cultural Community
Varda Gil’s work in several projects, particularly the Adis Playback Theater Group, helps bring Israeli women of different backgrounds together.
Queer? Trans? Female? Here’s How To Find Tefillin
When buying tefillin at a traditional Judaica stores becomes uncomfortable for women and LGBTQ+ Jews, these resources are here to help.
Our Top Stories For International Women’s Day 2019
This past year, we haven’t shied away from publishing essential stories on Jewish women’s issues.
Inspiring Women | Representing Women And Workers In Her Village
Rana Jarbon is an Israeli lawyer helping the women and workers of her small village gain equal rights.
