JOFA conference

The Power of Allies

The excitement in the halls was palpable. Was the enthusiasm because of the record-breaking number of attendees (1,000), the new venue ...

“Ich bin ein JOFA-nik!”

If I ever had a rabbi, Ruth Calderon would be her. I only ever saw Calderon once, on Youtube, as ...

VIDEO: Ruth Calderon: A Familiar Voice, from Israel

Many wonderful things happened at last week’s JOFA Conference. But the highlight for me was Israeli Knesset member Ruth Calderon’s impromptu ...

New, Beautiful Video! Moving Highlights of the JOFA Conference

This week’s JOFA Conference, with 1000 participants from 125 cities in seven countries, over 50 sessions on topics as diverse ...

The Many-Flavored Wellspring That Is Orthodox Feminism

Little known fact: The JOFA Conference existed before JOFA existed. The first conference on feminism and Orthodoxy that took place ...

Oh, how I wish I were going to the JOFA Conference!

I’ve had a love-hate relationship with conferences since the first GA I attended as a Hillel delegate while I was ...

My First JOFA Conference!

I’ve never been to a JOFA conference before. For four years, all through college,  I heard from friends living in ...

JOFA 2013: The Ultimate Conference for Orthodox Jewish Feminists

We’re getting really excited about the JOFA conference, less than a week away! The 8th International JOFA Conference, set for ...

What I’m grateful for this Thanksgivukkah

Often, when I take a moment to remind myself what I’m grateful for, I think about my grandmothers. My life ...

My Life as an Orthodox Feminist Harvard Undergrad

As an Orthodox Jew, feminist activist, and first-year college student, I’ve got a pretty full schedule to balance. I’ve previously ...