Women
Photographs of local Jewish activist Bertha Rauh are included in the exhibit. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
March 27, 2024, 9:29 pm
New exhibit purposely tells incomplete story of women’s history in Pittsburgh
'There's so much more that's out there in the community, and the stories need to be brought to light.'
By Adam Reinherz
Eileen Freedman, Lynn Berman, Naama Perel-Tzadok, Adi Perlman and Julie Paris at a Koolulam event Oct. 5. Daphne Lazar Price wonders where international women's agencies are to speak for Jewish women terrorized by Hamas. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)
November 30, 2023, 3:07 pm
I believed diverse coalitions would benefit Jewish women
After partnering for years, I expected my sister feminist groups to share their outrage about Hamas’ war crimes against Israelis on Oct. 7.
By Daphne Lazar Price
20 women Torah scholars will write books as part of the Word-by-Word project. (Courtesy of Sefaria)
May 25, 2023, 4:12 pm
A digital Jewish library aims to add women’s Torah scholarship to its shelves — by helping them write it
The participants in the new program, called Word-by-Word, range from ordained clergy to academics and teachers.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
(Image by Christine Sponchia from Pixabay)
February 3, 2023, 12:26 pm
Women in the Torah: Chronicle poetry contest winners
"Sabbath Bride," by David Brent; "Eve Visits Our Synagogue’s Art Exhibit," by Cathleen Cohen; and "Coins," by Daniel Shapiro
In a 2009 photo, A yoetzet halachah, or Jewish legal counselor, answers a hotline for women with questions relating to Jewish laws on sex and intimacy. (Courtesy Nishmat)
June 7, 2022, 10:24 am
In a first, Israeli government to pay Orthodox women to advise on Jewish law
Women advisers on Jewish law have flourished in the U.S., where there has been a demand among women for counseling on issues considered too sensitive to bring to a male rabbi.
By Ron Kampeas
Sheila Katz, CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women, speaks at an abortion rights rally in front of the US Supreme Court in December. (Courtesy of Danya Ruttenberg.)
May 18, 2022, 11:55 am
Torah prioritizes the mother’s life and health
While separation of church and state, and our rights as a religious minority, have not been part of the abortion debate, they should be.
By Rabbi Susan Grossman
Photo provided by Jennifer Honig.
April 11, 2022, 9:48 am
Jewish women in business: Meet Jennifer Honig
Honig's winning formula includes a mix of people, process and technology--and a healthy dose of passion
By David Rullo
Jewish women praying at the women’s section of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, May 16, 2017. (Photo by Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images)
March 23, 2022, 12:41 pm
The Purim paradox
According to Orthodox Judaism, women are obligated to hear megillah because they were part of the miracle that we are celebrating.
By Yochi Rappeport
November 26, 2019, 7:21 pm
Protecting women should be the priority
By Rabbi Richard Hirsh
TV reporter Rosa Perez (Christina Santavicca) tucks her son (Aaron Grant) into bed in Episode 12. (Photo courtesy of Heroineburgh)
October 26, 2018, 11:26 am
Farcical and fantastic, ‘Heroineburgh’ finishes season one
Campy series, reminiscent of classic comics, promotes feminism, Jewish punning and Pittsburgh.
By Adam Reinherz
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