Freeing the "Agunah," the Chained Wife
What was Yafa Friedman and Rabbi Jay Horowitz’s crime? According to the Orthodox Jewish protestors, they are guilty of aiding and abetting Aharon Friedman in his refusal to divorce his wife.
June is the month to show your J-Pride!
I came out when I was 15 and as I participated in Jewish life, I was never forced to pick or dichotomize my identity to be Jewish and gay. I am an out lesbian in the professional Jewish community.
Quiet Chuckle on the 1st Floor: A Review of Park Square Theater’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”
St. Paul’s Park Square Theater’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” follows comedy writers to work in 1953. Join the cast through a year’s worth of changes & bickering – with a funny twist.
Proposals Now Accepted for Funding from the Brin Jewish Arts Endowment!
Applications emphasizing music, dance, literature, theater, visual arts and film from artists or institutions are welcome.
We're Hava Na Baby!
Having a baby? The St. Paul JCC has got your back. Check out their 2-week program that starts next week.
Critiquing Orthodox Judaism… From Within
Lawrence Grossman with Jewish Ideas Daily examines recent internal critiques of Orthodox Judaism, its theology and educational thrust.
Finding "Laughter" on Stage: an Interview with Actor Ari Hoptman
The AJW interviews actor Ari Hoptman in Park Square Theatre’s play, “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” a Neil Simon play filled with crazy, wacky fun, colorful characters and classic Catskills humor.
My JMom knows best
If you told me years ago I would start an online dating site for Jewish moms to set up their kids, I wouldn’t have believed you. And then I met my girlfriend on the site.
Aquarius in Zion
It’s a “New Age” in Israel. Jewish Ideas Daily looks at Israel’s spiritual revival, it’s teachings, practices and politics.
Numbers: Breaking it Down with Hadag Nachash on Shavuot
A reflection on “Misparim” by Hadag Nachash, a powerful message of protest, and a fascinating perspective on Israeli society. Just in time for Shavuot and our ancient census time.