Orthodox Judaism
I Went to India, And I Found “Shanti”
Disenchanted with Orthodoxy and religion, I decided to go traveling alone, seeking clarity. Instead, I found comfort with the unknown. Read More
“The Job of a Novelist is to Talk About the Difficult Thing”
A Q&A with Elisa Albert, author of the new novel ‘After Birth’ Read More
Chie Nishio’s Stunning Photographs Offer a Glimpse of Chabad Life
Over 20 years ago, the Japanese-American artist captured the Hasidic community of Crown Heights. Now you can see her photos at the Brooklyn Public Library. Read More
Modern Orthodox Jews: We Need to Have a Serious Conversation About Sex
The controversy surrounding Josh Orlian’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ performance indicates that we need to confront our squeamish attitude towards sex education. Read More
Breaking Up is Hard to Do—Especially in the Orthodox World
Silence surrounding engagement break-ups leads to social stigma. It doesn’t have to be that way. Read More
Heartbreaking, Influential Moment: Rachel Fraenkel Says Kaddish For Son Naftali
“A seminal moment from a religious perspective,” writes Yair Ettinger in Haaretz. Read More
REVIEW: “Brave Miss World” Charts Linor Abargil’s Path from Israeli Beauty Queen to Anti-Rape Activist
“It’s the hardest thing to do, I know, to speak, but then, it’s like the best pill. It heals you.” Read More
When the Orthodox World Mocks Women Who Wear Tefillin, We All Lose
Purim satires work best when they poke fun at the powerful, not the marginalized. Read More
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