Diet Culture Has Permeated the Holiest Spaces of Judaism
Is it possible to disentangle fasting from the connotations of weight loss and dieting, and maintain its religious value?
Journalism by Jewish college students, for Jewish college students.
Gila Axelrod
From Campus to Kibbutz: Vivian Silver’s legacy as a Jewish student leader
A lifelong peace activist, Vivian began her activism as a founding leader of the Jewish Student Press Service – the organization now known as New Voices Magazine.
The Moss Maidens, a play about teen girls seducing and killing Nazis, is making history
“There’s this catharsis in getting to kill Nazis on stage, knowing they would have wanted to kill you.”
Choosing to Grieve
“It felt so good to not have to pretend everything is fine. To be able to mourn, to bawl in the presence of community without apologizing for the snot and the sound.”
Jewish Food Rituals in the Age of Diet Culture
“I relapsed almost every Passover.” For some, the holiday of liberation can feel like Mitzrayim. Experts weigh in on how to find freedom.
Can a Jewish Gamer Novel Help Us Redefine Friendship?
Gabrielle Zevin’s newest bestseller highlights an unlikely duo: a lifelong chavruta pair. Can the holiness of their collaboration withstand the pressure of stereotypes?