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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.

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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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The JewFem Blog

Elana Sztokman
Elana Sztokman
11 March 2020
Well, we didn't win any seats, but we won in other ways
Well, we didn't win any seats, but we won in other ways
​The Kol Hanashim Women's Party did not, alas, make it into the Knesset, but we certainly made waves.  With a diverse list of women -- Jewish, Muslim and Christian; from North, Center and South; religious and non-re...
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Elana Sztokman
Elana Sztokman
06 February 2020
Why We Started a New Women’s Political Party in Israel
Why We Started a New Women’s Political Party in Israel
Every time I turn on my computer, I remember why I decided to form a women's political party. Not alone, obviously, but with a diverse and talented group of women. Nevertheless, I am constantly remind...
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Elana Sztokman
Elana Sztokman
21 January 2020
This week's media round-up: The new Women's Party, Cyprus, and Trump
This week's media round-up: The new Women's Party, Cyprus, and Trump
Here is this week's media round up: My Cypriot sister-in-arms, Magda Zenon, interviewed me about our new political party, Kol Hanashim. The 30-minute long podcast delves into the hows and whys of star...
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Elana Sztokman
Elana Sztokman
07 January 2020
I went to Cyprus to support the rape victim. Here is what happened.
I spent the morning at the Cypriot courthouse with 70 other Israelis protesting the sentencing of a rape victim for "public mischief", a crime she was charged with because she dared go to the police to report a gang-rape...
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Elana Sztokman
Elana Sztokman
03 January 2020
I'm going to Cyprus to support the victim of gang-rape by a group of Israelis
I'm going to Cyprus to support the victim of gang-rape by a group of Israelis
Freeher4justice "JUSTICE" CYPRUS STYLE Hotel doctor > "rape" Police officer Nicolettis > "rape" Pathologist > "rape" Israeli witness > "rape" Forensic of mobiles > "rape" Scratches on B...
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