Laura Hodes
Calling all Jewish poetry lovers — this one is for you!
A Roundup of Jewish Poetry Collections by Jewish Women
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A poem for Sukkot, and the anniversary of October 7.
Building Justice: Lessons from Sukkot
Rabbi Miriam Grossman
The lessons of Sukkot, of material and collective work, have something to teach all of us who seek justice about determination and finding our shared power.
The Café: Is apology on the menu?
Kayla Tzedek
Waitress — I want something else. I want him to be accountable.
JWA Book Talk With Lilith: “The Singer Sisters”
Judith Rosenbaum and Sarah Seltzer
Judith Rosenbaum, CEO of the Jewish Women’s Archive, talks with Lilith Magazine staffer Sarah Seltzer about her book, The Singer Sisters.
Finding Myself in a Memoir About Someone Else
Shayna Goodman
Trauma does not exist in a vacuum — it’s always layered.
Crossing the Narrow Bridge
Maya Bernstein and Jessica Jacobs
Poets gathered to figure out how to hear and be heard in fraught times.
“The Path Forward” Follows Those Who Pursue Peace
Helene Meyers
In a world divided, how do we move forward? This much-needed documentary co-directed by Julie Cohen, an American Jew, and Mo Husseini, an American Palestinian, shows us one way.
Awakening to the Other: Behind the Shofar’s Blast
Dani Rader
Pushing the limits of our empathy is central to the holy work of this season.
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Looking for unapologetically Jewish feminist company and conversation? Lilith has revitalized the salon—an intimate gathering of subscribers to encounter new ideas, connect with old friends, and talk about the questions and issues that matter deeply to you.
In this moment, we need intimate and intergenerational conversation more than ever before, where we can show up simply as we are, in all of our contradictions and complexities. Want to start your own Lilith salon? Learn more at 🔗 in bio!
The photos featured in this post are from an inspiring Lilith salon in Vienna, Austria hosted by @ladylibertypress @ladylibertylibrary @yungyidishvienna
Where are we finding the promise of rest this Shabbat? In @joanrothphotography’s photographs of Jewish women celebrating Shabbat all over the world.
Shabbat shalom. What is helping you pause and rest this weekend?
Headed into Shabbat with hearts broken and shoulders heavy.
Text from the shabbat song, “Lecha Dodi,” traditionally sung on Friday night. The verse “בּֽוֹאִי כַלָּה, בּֽוֹאִי כַלָּה“ is alternatively translated as “Come O Bride” and “Come, the Shabbat Queen.”
Comic by @katzcomics
On March 20, the first official day of spring, join Lilith for a Jewish feminist writers’ hour, facilitated by poet, novelist, & children’s book author Lesléa Newman. Take an hour to fill up your cup so you can go back out into the world.
With everything happening in the world, we need a space to pause and pour it all out on the page. Expect kindness and curiosity—all Jewish feminists welcome.
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