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Tag: feminism
Your Guide to the Hobby Lobby Case and Its Crushing Consequences
Talia Lavin
Curious–or confused–about the fallout from Sebelius vs. Hobby Lobby, a case decided this week by the Supreme Court with potentially massive consequences for women’s health in the United States? Here’s a Lilith-curated roundup of articles on the subject.
When Her Persian Father Wouldn’t Let Her Go to College…
Esther Amini
Esther Amini, a Persian writer and psychotherapist, describes the struggle between her father’s old-world values and her distinctly American desire for a higher education. She tells the tale with courage and humor in a piece that will also be featured in Lilith’s Summer issue.
A Feminist Camp Counselor Unpacks Her Baggage
Maya Zinkow
How can we bridge the gap between kids who were “born ready” for summer camp, and kids who feel marginalized there? Lilith intern Maya Zinkow, just out of Barnard and now a unit head at summer camp, has lots of ideas about how camp can be a more welcoming place for those kids who question everything–from gender norms to religious tradition.
The Poem that Went Viral, and the Woman Behind It
Talia Lavin
“After my rape, I really fell back on my traditions. I got a mezuzah, and I started saying the Shabbat prayers every week at my own home.” Viral-video slam poet and activist Anna Binkovitz opens up to Lilith about trauma, survival, and the vital importance of language.
Golem on the rise, female in the lead
Talia Lavin
Annette Ezekiel Kogan, founder of punk-klezmer ensemble Golem, tells Lilith about the challenges of being a female bandleader and the rich life experiences that have contributed to the band’s wild sound.
Early Abortion: A Papaya Workshop
Chanel Dubofsky
“I’m a little concerned that the bags under my eyes might be permanent, but more than likely, they’ll go away soon.”
A Conversation with Racelle Rosett
Yona Zeldis McDonough
The temple my kids grew up in is nicknamed “Temple Beth Showrunner” because the creators of so many television shows attend. But when you sit in the sanctuary year after year you see that loss is loss.