Intersectional identity often lends to feeling represented and supported. Nomi Kaltmann reflects upon the ways being pregnant and religious were used against her when she ran in a recent election.

When Moshe came to free the Jews, he came with optimistic promises which went unheeded. Rabbanit Dalia Davis explores what it means to recover from trauma.

In light of Talia Avrahami being told to leave the women’s section, Rabba Aliza Libman Baronofsky reflects upon what it means to be an accepting Jewish community which values human dignity.

Truly being present is a necessary underpinning for empathy. Rabbanit Tali Schaum Broder explores situations in which individuals showed support for one another in Parshat Shemot.

So many communities today are seeking ways to integrate both laywomen and women clergy into the shul. The Devorah Scholars program seeks to facilitate this effort by supporting the hiring of women in shul settings.

As time passes, the face of the Rabbinate and the archetype of the Rabbi change to meet the times. Rabba Sara Hurwitz reflects upon the many new faces of Rabbis and the pursuits they choose today.

The birth order does not have any impact on the choice of leader. Ilana Gimpelevich evaluates how Yosef is able to break the pull towards favoritism and make everyone count.

As the Shalom Hartman Institute expands to Boston, Rabbi Emily Goldberg Winer talks about her position as its director.

The confrontation between brothers is one where trauma faces trauma. Yali Szulanski contemplates what it means to introduce our humanity and see one another for who we are and where we are.

Miriam Lorie makes the list of the top influential Jews of 2022 in this list from The Jewish Chronicle.