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Welcome to JewFem.com!

Your source for news and insights about gender in Jewish life

2015-elana-sztokman-author-writer-jewish-feminist.jpgJewFem.com offers you news, information and insights about gender and feminism in your Jewish life. The site was created by the award-winning writer Dr. Elana Maryles Sztokman, a leading expert in gender inclusion in Jewish life. Read about her award-winning books.

Elana writes, speaks and consults with Jewish organizations and individuals around the world on how to advance gender inclusion.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to see how she can help you create more gender inclusion in your community.

Would you like to invite Elana to come speak, or to help your organization or community think about gender issues? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Listen to Elana talk about her books

Elana talks with Sara Ivry of Vox Tablet about her book "Educating in the Divine Image: Gender Issues in Orthodox Jewish Day Schools".

Elana talks with Gabrielle Birkner of The Forward about her book "The Men's Section" and her vision of gender in Jewish education.

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Arutz Sheva: Talia Kohen interviews Elana Sztokman about women in the upcoming elections in Israel
Talia Kohen interviews Elana Sztokman about women in Israeli politics in advance of the upcoming elections in Israel, Part 1 and Part 2 below. And please share your comments and fe...
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Elana Sztokman
Elana Sztokman
18 July 2019
As Israel Moves Farther To The Right, Women Are Paying The Price
As Israel Moves Farther To The Right, Women Are Paying The Price
The latest Pew Report on religious freedom showing that Israel is practically on par with Iran on this issue should not come as much of a surprise. Those of us who have been tracking religious freedom...
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Elana Sztokman
Elana Sztokman
15 July 2019
Our book WON the Gourmand Award!!
Our book WON the Gourmand Award!!
WE WON!  I'm absolutely thrilled to report that the cookbook I compiled,  The Masala Mamas: Recipes and Stories from the Indian Women Changing their Communities thro...
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Elana Sztokman
Elana Sztokman
06 July 2019
Dynamics of the Jewish Patriarchy
Dynamics of the Jewish Patriarchy
I made an infographic on "Dynamics of the Jewish Patriarchy" for the current Journal of the Association of Jewish Studies (AJS). With the help of super-talented graphic designer Shoshana Balofsky....
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Elana Sztokman
Elana Sztokman
09 May 2019
Back-to-back Israeli holidays are exhausting – and emotionally manipulative
Back-to-back Israeli holidays are exhausting – and emotionally manipulative
TEL AVIV ( JTA ) — Wednesday night was one of the hardest nights on the Israeli calendar. In that hazy space between sunset and nightfall, Israel transitioned from the intense pain of Yom Hazikaron, M...
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Elana Sztokman
Elana Sztokman
04 April 2019
Episode 30: Women in Israeli Politics: An Election Primer
Episode 30: Women in Israeli Politics: An Election Primer
On April 9, Israeli voters head to the polls. In this chaotic and potentially momentous election, the headlines are mostly focused on political maneuvering and corruption scandals in the top-ranks of ...
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