Reading the Torah, there is no doubt about motherhood’s important role in Jewish literature and life. Women are not, however, expected to place motherhood ahead of their own well-being. For example, ...

I was raised to believe that freedom means having choices. And yet, in a world of endless options, that freedom often feels ...

In some circles, it is assumed that the laws of kashrut (the dietary laws) are related to health. While there may be some truth to this argument, it is not a central factor. The Torah states that the ...

An exhibit at the Jewish Museum in New York has everything from green energy synagogues to a prayer shawl that doubles as an apron. Many of the works are influenced by environmentalism and feminism.

A former used car showroom could be turned into a female-only bath house for Jewish women to use during their menstrual cycle.

Moishe House Cleveland West Pod teamed up with the Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland in Beachwood, B’nai Jeshurun ...

As the sun set on Feb. 5, signaling the start of Tu Bishvat, a group of Jews carried shovels into the South River Forest southeast of downtown Atlanta. In the day’s declining light, they planted ...

(The Conversation) — Recent generations of Jewish women have looked to reinvent rituals marking the most meaningful moments in their lives, especially childbirth and motherhood. Women are not, however ...

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Lisa Fishbayn Joffe, Brandeis University (THE CONVERSATION) Reading the Torah, ...