by Hannah Heller | Jan 1, 2022 | Call for Change, Jewish thought and practice
Making Peace With My Religious Level of Jewish Observance Written by Hannah Heller The cozy, warm feeling of a heated home on a cold, rainy day. The togetherness and unity with my family and synagogue. The joy of singing Zemirot together at a festive meal on Shabbat....
by Tanya Goldfrad, R.P.H., M.P.H. | Jan 1, 2022 | Abuse, Call for Change
The Enemy Within: When Trust is Destroyed Written by Tanya Goldfrad Warning: this article addresses the topic of sexual abuse and may be triggering for sensitive readers. I was raised in a classic “out-of-town” day school. In my home town we weren’t flush with...
by Adara Yael Peskin-Shalem | Nov 1, 2021 | Call for Change, Marriage & Relationships
Trapped with Nowhere to Go Written by Adara Yael Peskin-Shalem Warning: This piece talks about abuse, including graphic violence, gaslighting, suicide and religious abuse. Being in a rough marriage is hard, no doubt about it. The challenges involved can color...
by Chana Sternlich | Oct 1, 2021 | Call for Change, Marriage & Relationships
Lives Upended: When Lashon Hara is Necessary Written by Chana Sternlich The phone call came out of nowhere. “You understand your husband has been accused of horrendous crimes and he won’t be coming back home for a long long time, correct?” the officer asked me. I...
by Laya Pearlman | Oct 1, 2021 | Call for Change, Education & Learning
Are Orthodox Students Being Set-up for Failure? Written by Laya Pearlman Recently, the New York Times published an opinion piece by an Orthodox mother whose son is a student in a yeshiva. In the piece, she pleads with officials to enforce the law so her son can...
by Adara Yael Peskin-Shalem | Oct 1, 2021 | Call for Change, Education & Learning, Jewish thought and practice
Educating Women for Abuse Written by Adara Yael Peskin-Shalem When I was growing up (not that long ago, I’m only in my early 30s) divorce was practically unheard of in my circles. It was scandalous. There were two families I can think of in my community where the...
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