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Polygamy in Judaism
Once a tolerated and regulated practice, polygamy is virtually unheard of in Jewish life today.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Beliefs & Practices, Gender & Sexuality, Jewish History, Live, Study, Women & Feminism
Medieval Jewish Attitudes Toward Women
In the Middle Ages, a Jewish woman's social well-being was considered important, but her life was strictly guided by Jewish law.
Israel, Israel History, Jews Around the Globe, Modern Israel, Modern Jewish History
Russian Immigrant Women in Israel
Challenges encountered by these women in their new society.
What Is A Mamzer?
Jewish children born from forbidden sexual relations pose ethical and communal challenges.
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
A Voice in the Desert: An Interview with Linda Sue Friedman
This summer, Chaplain Linda Sue Friedman was installed as President of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico — the first ...
Why Celibacy Is Not a Jewish Value
This practice is rare in Judaism and goes against the commandment to procreate.
Jewish History, JOFA's Torch, Study
Women in Rashi’s Time: It Wasn’t the Dark Ages for Them
On July 27, the 29th of Tammuz, I will observe the 909th yahrtzeit of Rabbi Shlomo Yizhaki, better known as ...
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Meet Lesléa Newman: Lesbian, Jewish, Writer
As part of Keshet’s partnership with the Jewish Women’s Archive, we are raising up the profiles and voices of queer ...