Spring 2023

Here We Are.

Stories of survival. Books and authors. Caregiving. Full issue coming week of May 1, 2023.

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A Bridgerton Over Troubled Waters

Lilith gets coffee with Julia Quinn.

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Zooming with Judy Blume

With her famous novel about puberty and religious confusion finally coming to the screen, beloved novelist Judy Blume isn’t resting on any laurels.

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The New 40

“Young writers” and “30 under 30” lists abound in every field. But we at Lilith know it’s never too late to nurture talent...

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Here We Are.

The goal of our project “Here We Are: Personal Stories of Gender Injustice” has been to focus an intersectional lens on gender justice in Jewish spaces.

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Fiction: Broken Glass

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“MOSHE FRANKEL DIED.”“Who?”“You know, the Frankels.” The Frankels. Of course. I mean, well, not of course. I have no idea who they are, individually. But as a family, as mythology,... Read more »

She’s My Daughter! She’s Supposed to Do This!

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Concerning the Unequal Burdens in Taking Care of Our Elders

Jennifer Westfeldt Chases the Muse

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"You can make magic happen in a living room."

Poetry: Habasar V’Haguf

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Poetic theology with a passionate feminist twist by Elliott batTzedek with comments from Lilith's Alicia Ostriker.

Seven Ways to Support Survivors

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Seven steps to compassionate safety.

Missouri Banned Abortion. Rabbis Fought Back.

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“It’s very clear in Jewish tradition that the life and health of the person who is carrying the pregnancy always take precedence..."

Sanctuary

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The black robe, the devil's tallis.

Thank you, Monica Lewinsky!

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Through you, I recognized the damage done to me.

It Was Never about Hansel and It Never Started with the Witch

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I. What folks don’t like to talk about, in the age of female empowerment, or in the age of female suppression,is that there was a man in the candy cottage... Read more »

Breadcrumbs of Bava Batra

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People like facts.They are sturdy, you can hold on to them, point to them, other people can look with you at the very same thing. Like a hospital admittance bracelet.... Read more »

Her Husband’s Abuse, Her Strength of Mind

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I’ve flagellated myself with my shame disgust and self-loathing. It’s taken those ten years to forgive myself for the lowest points of my indignity.

A Broken Tooth Is What Did It

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On bodies, disability, and reproduction in the 2020s.

1963: From “Before Maine”

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The world was changing rapidly when we started spending time with another couple.

My 47th Kill

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Teaching myself to butcher meat is holy, even if it’s not kosher.

Vibrating with Recognition

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A Syrian feminist rabbi reflects on identity, assimilation, and personal freedom.

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