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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Spotlight on Economic Security
Domestic violence has a broad and insidious reach. It does not only affect women physically, emotionally and mentally: economic security is an important piece of the puzzle that can help eliminate...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Spotlight on Men
Over the course of October, we will be exploring many different facets of domestic violence, particularly violence against women and girls. It is important however to keep in mind that not all victims...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Spotlight on Teens
As I think about October being Domestic Violence month, I realize that I have spent 19 years bringing the issue of domestic abuse to the forefront in both the Jewish and general communities. I spent...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Spotlight on College Students
When we think about or talk about college campuses, we use expressions like “bubble” or “ivory tower” – which is especially true for my alma mater because we have an ivory-colored tower at the center...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Spotlight on Gun Violence
This October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we at Jewish Women International (JWI) are focusing on a topic that impacts the safety and security of victims of domestic violence and their...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Spotlight on LGBT Survivors
Throughout the month of October, RACblog has shed light on the many people and issues inextricably connected with domestic violence: women, men, teens, college students, the economically insecure and...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Spotlight on our Military
When joining the Armed Forces, it is impossible to ignore the potential of risk: risk of serious physical, emotional or mental harm, and of the ultimate sacrifice. But domestic violence should never...
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Learning from Dinah
As a woman who looks to the Torah for guidance and for lessons, I very often struggle with the portrayal of women in our Biblical texts. Having been named for one of the Imahot, the matriarchs, I look...
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What is the NDAA, and Why Does it Matter?
The National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1197), is an annual bill that oversees spending by the Department of Defense. Many different military-related items are included that provide for the safety...
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Women’s Issues at Home and Abroad at the URJ Biennial
Amidst the whirlwind of Biennial, three powerhouse women came together to discuss the challenges that women and girls face at home and around the world. In a fascinating panel moderated by Rabbi Marla...
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Deal Reached on Defense Bill
Early last week, a small bicameral and bipartisan working group announced a deal on a new National Defense Authorization Act. The latest bill replaces both the version of the NDAA passed by House...
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Saturday is International Women’s Day
This post originally appeared at WRJblog. This Shabbat, as we slow down, disconnect and enjoy the day of rest with family and friends, we also have the opportunity to spend some time to reflect on the...
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The Senate Votes on Military Sexual Assault Legislation
Last Thursday, the Senate finally held a vote on two competing military sexual assault bills. For many months, the two measures – each with the goal to eradicate sexual violence in the armed forces –...
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On Purim, Thinking of Vashti and Esther
This post originally appeared at WRJblog. In just a couple of days (Saturday, March 15 – Sunday March 16/14-15 Adar) we will be celebrating Purim, a holiday full of good food, costumes, and fun. In...
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Double Booked: You Don’t Need it “All,” You Just Need a Sofa
By Lori Weinstein I had done it all: worked full time, part-time, downtown, from home, started my own business, even ran someone else’s business. From the time that my son was born, through the...
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Joining Together to End Domestic Violence
This piece originally appeared at WRJblog. As we move out of the Passover season, into the Omer and towards Shavuot, it is important not to lose sight of the moving themes and topics that Passover...
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Thinking About Domestic Violence in the Context of College Campus
This post originally appeared at WRJblog. The JWI Mother’s Day Flower Project is an important opportunity to restart the conversation about domestic violence and sexual assault. Thinking about the...
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Reclaiming Matriarchy in our Traditions
This post originally appeared at WRJblog on Wednesday, May 7th. There is no denying that our traditional Jewish texts are male-dominated. When reading passages from the Torah or Talmud, it is clear...
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Reform Movement Responds to Kidnapping of Schoolgirls in Nigeria
Rabbi David Saperstein’s statement on the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Nigeria was quoted in the Jerusalem Post. You can read the full article here. Several weeks ago, Boko Haram, a militant Islamist...
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Sexual Violence on College Campuses
College students nationwide are uniting in the fight to prevent and penalize sexual attackers on their campuses. The Obama Administration has taken a “strong stance” on the issue. The White House...
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