Orthodox feminism

An Old Shul Still Paving the Way

It is funny to celebrate the 120th anniversary of our synagogue when Judaism tells us that 120 years should mark ...

Women, Tefillin, and Double Standards

I am a person who puts on, or “lays,” tefillin (phylacteries). I happen to be female. While my gender, to ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s Not Just for Feminists Anymore

It’s not easy being a feminist.We are the butts of jokes, the objects of stereotypes, and the recipients of sometimes ...