Talia Lavin
As conflict rages in Israel and Gaza, a group of women in Crown Heights has decided that covering up young girls’ bodies is the only solution.
In Wartime, a Surreal Modesty Contest
Author: Talia Lavin
On Mothers, Sisters, Narrative and War
Talia Lavin
As narratives of the ongoing conflict in Israel abound, the stories of mothers provide a human anchor for international anguish.
Your Guide to the Hobby Lobby Case and Its Crushing Consequences
Talia Lavin
Curious–or confused–about the fallout from Sebelius vs. Hobby Lobby, a case decided this week by the Supreme Court with potentially massive consequences for women’s health in the United States? Here’s a Lilith-curated roundup of articles on the subject.
The Poem that Went Viral, and the Woman Behind It
Talia Lavin
“After my rape, I really fell back on my traditions. I got a mezuzah, and I started saying the Shabbat prayers every week at my own home.” Viral-video slam poet and activist Anna Binkovitz opens up to Lilith about trauma, survival, and the vital importance of language.
Golem on the rise, female in the lead
Talia Lavin
Annette Ezekiel Kogan, founder of punk-klezmer ensemble Golem, tells Lilith about the challenges of being a female bandleader and the rich life experiences that have contributed to the band’s wild sound.
A Personal Lens on the News from Ukraine
Talia Lavin
The violence struck at my sun-drenched memories, at the literary heart of this seaside city, and frightened me into poetry.