Jewish Women Fight Islam (Part II)

As queen of the Maghreb, Aures Damia reigned in peace and prosperity until 702.

Jewish Women Fight Islam

It was Mohammed's Jewish friends, who became the first victims of his Jihad.

Miriam Ben-Porat: The Lady For President?

Israeli feminists have lobbied for permanent places to be reserved for women on the Supreme Court and other positions of power, believing that without such affirmative action parity between the sexes will continue to sadly lag behind, and that women's special quality of compassion would make a vital contribution in settling social issues

Shulamit Halevi Stein: Saving The Flag (Part II)

Having a young child did not prevent the devoted Zionist couple from involvement in underground activities.

Shulamit Halevi Stein: Saving The Flag

I could not believe my ears. What? The horrible historical event’s survivors are still alive? And here in Netanya?

The Role Of A Rebbetzin: An Interview With Rebbetzin Esther Reisman

Each one of us can and should contribute to the community.

Grace Aguilar: The Spirit of Judaism

Was it the impact of her family history that made this young woman dedicate her life to defending Judaism and extolling the values of its teachings?

Tatiana Edelshtein: The Triumph Of Faith

Now all the pain, fear and struggle were over and they were home. Yuli was safe and free, a hero returned to his land and people.

Devorah Halberstam: A Letter To An Amazing Woman

Over the years there has been no shortage of reporting about Devorah Halberstam, Ari’s mother. Even in Israel, thousands of miles from the Halberstam home, there have been frequent references in the media to Ari’s mother. Do you know why?

Alice Hertz-Sommer: The Secret of Faith

When Hitler entered Prague in March 1939, many Czech Jews managed to escape to Palestine, including Alice’s twin Mariane and her families.

Hanna Greenfield: The Heroine Of Holocaust History

Hannah believed that one must learn about the evils of the past so that they aren’t repeated.

Rachel Azaria: Yerushalmim – Jerusalemites

Who is Rachel Azaria? Would you have guessed that this dynamo is a religious, 35-year-old woman, mother of four children, ranging in ages from ten years to eight months?

A Woman of Valor

She wrote about everything in a woman's world, from kids to husbands, and feelings including pain and grief. Writing her book, at least in my opinion, was an incredibly brave statement, one that exposed a truth that must be told.

Major Oshrat Bachar: First Female Combat Battalion Commander

The relatively young Eitam battalion has become instrumental in IDF Southern Command’s Division 80’s efforts to keep up with the ever-changing security situation in Sinai after the fall of the Mubarak regime – and the entry of terrorist elements to the region.

Career Success

One way to view a student, or any human being, is as an amalgamation of four components: physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual.

Lihi Lapid: Woman of Valor

Eishet Chayil is a hymn customarily recited on Friday evenings before sitting down to the Shabbat evening meal. It is a twenty-two verse poem at the conclusion of the book of Mishlei, describing the woman of valor as the ideal wife and mother.

The Fascinating Tale of Princess El Nassari

The Nazi officers and their wives were flattered to have the beautiful, poised Arab aristocrat at their parties.

Yelena Bonner: It is About Israel

Widow of world-famous nuclear scientist and human rights activist, Dr. Andre Sakharov, and an outstanding activist in her own right, Yelena Bonner was invited to speak of the suffering she endured in Stalinist Russia. Instead, the 86-year-old leader of the Russian human rights movement chose to speak about Israel and the Jews. Why?

Professor Malka Schaps: Ultra-Orthodox Dean

Prof. Malka Schaps was born Mary Kramer, a Protestant, in Cleveland, Ohio. When she was sixteen, she started questioning the rationale of moral conduct: Why be good?

Dr. Karnit Flug: First Female Governor Of The Bank of Israel

The State of Israel has truly reached the age of maturity. For the first time in 65 years a woman was appointed governor of the Bank of Israel.

Shira Leibowitz Schmidt: Multifaceted Scholar

Shira was a latecomer to Orthodoxy, having grown up in Lawrence, Long Island, where her family and most of the other members of the Orthodox Beth Sholem Congregation were not shomer Shabbos.

Fayga Marks: A Frum Defender Of Israel

“I learned something important early on in my army career: the army will accommodate your religious needs—if you stand up for your rights. To be a frum soldier in the IDF, you need a little chutzpah,” says Fayga Marks, an ultra-Orthodox girl and a veteran Israeli soldier.

Dr. Kira Radinsky: ‘Exceptional Innovator’

“This is a great honor for me to be nominated to the list of ‘young innovators’ of MIT. I hope that it will encourage more Israeli researchers and scholars to study this field, to facilitate the building of an empirical superpower in Israel,” Dr. Kira Radinsky said in response to news of her selection for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2013 list of 35 young innovators, her lovely face radiating delight.

Women And The Message Of The Sukkah

Besides commemorating Israel’s sojourn in the desert, the mitzvah of sukkah has spiritual and educational significance. We are commanded to leave the comforts of our permanent home and move into a hut without routine luxuries, prompting us to reflect upon the spiritual aspects of existence.

Two New Cookbooks To Liven Up Your Holiday Meals

There is nothing like three sets of three-day yomim tovim to strike terror in the hearts of meal planners everywhere as they struggle to plan a staggering quantity of delicious, varied and attractive meals for potentially large numbers of people.

Hilary Gatoff: Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam, “Perfecting the World,” is a central objective in Judaism. A recent best-seller entitled, Activate Your Goodness, focuses on the concept of Tikkun Olam by calling on the readers to be in touch with their innate gifts of kindness and reach out to help others.

Woman: The Image of Redemption

Awake, awake! Dress up in your vigor, Zion! Dress up in your garments of glory, Jerusalem, City of holiness... (Isaiah 52:1)

Putting The Mitzvah Back Into Bat Mitzvah

While there is no doubt that a bat mitzvah is an opportunity to celebrate a milestone date in a pre-teen girl's life, much of the emphasis is on the bat, the guest of honor herself. While many soon to be twelve year old girls focus on their clothing, hair, invitations, menu and color scheme, it is refreshing to see how many spend an equal amount of time addressing the mitzvah aspect of this event, by integrating a special project, designed to benefit others, into the festivities.

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