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A history of the radical Jewish feminists and the one subject they never talked about

These trailblazers were influenced by their often unspoken Jewish backgrounds. A new book explores how.

By Penny Schwartz December 7, 2018 1:55 pm

Orthodox Union bars women from serving as clergy in its synagogues

Under the ruling, women may not hold a title such as “rabbi,” or even serve without title in a role in which she would be performing "common" clergy functions.

February 2, 2017 5:51 pm

In Israel, religious single moms gain greater acceptance

Not too long ago, single motherhood was frowned upon in certain segments of Jewish Israeli society. But thanks to lenient rabbis and supporters like Kayama Moms, the taboo is lifting.

January 12, 2017 5:08 pm