An Inside Look at Running for State Office

For our #VoteLikeAGirl series, Dafna Michaelson Jenet speaks with JW magazine about what it’s like to run for office. Jenet is a first-time candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 30.

Inspiring WomenGuest UserSeptember 22, 2016Vote Like A Girl, Dafna Michaelson Jenet, It Takes a Little Crazy to Make a Difference

Register to Vote in Michigan: It’s Worth the Schlep

College student and Maryland native Sofie Jacobs writes about registering to vote in Michigan, rather than her home state.

News & CultureGuest UserSeptember 21, 2016Vote Like A Girl, voting, Sofie Jacobs, college

Grilled Carrot Paella with Grilled Vegetables and Yellow Tomato Saffron Broth

The gorgeous saffron and gold colors in this celebration of carrots—one of the symbolic vegetables on the Rosh Hashanah table—are reminiscent of sunshine and coins, and therefore of good fortune.

FoodGuest UserSeptember 19, 2016Amanda Cohen, vegetable paella, Rosh Hashanah recipe, Rosh Hashanah, Dirt Candy, Where the Vegetables are the Stars

Cauliflower “Steaks” with Hawaij and Tahini

Amelia Saltsman’s secret to luscious roasted cauliflower—blanching the florets first—accomplishes three things, she reveals.

FoodGuest UserSeptember 19, 2016Amelia Saltsman, Rosh Hashanah, cauliflower, Rosh Hashanah recipe, Sukkot recipe, Sukkot, Where the Vegetables are the Stars

Beets with Tahini

As Michael Solomonov writes, “Using the slight bitterness of tahini to tame the sugar and heighten the earthiness of the beets” makes for a magical combination, “capable of casting a spell on people who normally don’t like beets.”

FoodGuest UserSeptember 19, 2016tahini, tahini sauce, beets, beets with tahini, Rosh Hashanah, Zahav, Michael Solomonov, Where the Vegetables are the Stars

Nothing Wasted, Not Even the Peels

Americans throw away as much as 40 percent of the food we purchase. But some chefs practice “root-to-stem” cooking, meaning they use the entire vegetable: seeds, stalks, and all.

FoodGuest UserSeptember 19, 2016root-to-stem cooking, vegetable cooking, Amanda Cohen, Dirt Candy, Zahav, Michael Solomonov, Alon Shaya, Jessica Koslow, Amelia Saltsman

Vote Like A Girl: Allison Silberberg

For our #VoteLikeAGirl series, Alexandria, Va. Mayor Allison Silberberg speaks with JW magazine about growing up in a politically engaged family, how she defines public service, and why every vote counts.

Inspiring WomenGuest UserSeptember 16, 2016Vote Like A Girl, Allison Silberberg, Women in politics, voting, mitzvot, Visionaries In Our Midst, Alexandria

Resumés and Relationships

See what's growing as JWI's Young Women's Leadership Network expands westward.

CareerGuest UserSeptember 14, 2016The Young Women’s Leadership School, Adriane Greenberg, Rachael Greenberg, young Jewish professional women, Alyssa Weiner, Amanda Paul, Talia Solomon, Sasha Altschuler

Vote Like A Girl: Susan W. Turnbull

JWI Board of Trustees Member Susan W. Turnbull writes about one of her most memorable voting experiences, Election Day 2004.

Inspiring WomenGuest UserSeptember 13, 2016Vote Like A Girl, voting, Susan Turnbull

A Picture Book with an Attitude

Debbie Levy's stirring new look at Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a must-read for young girls.

BooksGuest UserSeptember 9, 2016Vote Like A Girl, I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark, Debbie Levy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, children's books

When the Heart Breaks

While religion may fail to comfort a woman facing infertility and loss, Jewish spirit can still buttress a broken heart.

Spirituality, Women's IssuesGuest UserSeptember 6, 2016infertility, miscarriage, abortion, Danielle Cantor

Signed, Sealed & Delivered

Bringing a letter to a gun fight could help close legal loopholes that put firearms in abusers' hands.

Women's IssuesGuest UserSeptember 6, 2016Rep. Bob Dold, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act, H.R. 3130, S. 1520, Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act, #ProtectAllWomen, #FaithsAgainstDV, JWI’s Interfaith Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

From Boy to Mentsch

An innovative JWI program for boys and men in Baltimore’s Orthodox community used Torah-based values to explore what it takes to be a mentsch.

Women's IssuesGuest UserSeptember 6, 2016Boy to Mentsch, CHANA, Baltimore, Office on Violence Against Women

Where the Vegetables are the Stars

In the hands of inventive chefs, homely vegetables go from simple sides to sophisticated centers of the plate.

FoodGuest UserSeptember 6, 2016Jayne Cohen, Alon Shaya, Amelia Saltsman, Jessica Koslow, Michael Solomonov, Amanda Cohen, veg-centric cooking, vegetable main dishes

Carrot Risotto with Carrot Ribbons

The gorgeous gold and orange colors in this celebration of carrots—oneof the symbolic vegetables on the Rosh Hashanah table—are reminiscent of sunshine and coins, and therefore of good fortune.

FoodGuest UserSeptember 6, 2016recipe, vegetarian, Where the Vegetables are the Stars, Amanda Cohen, Dirt Candy, risotto, carrot, rice

Grilled Mushrooms

Grilled mushrooms can easily take the place of meat in a meal. Michael Solomonov’s technique ensures that they do not wind up tasting leathery or bland.

FoodGuest UserSeptember 6, 2016Where the Vegetables are the Stars, recipe, Michael Solomonov, vegetarian, mushroom, grilling

Roasted Cabbage with Muhamarra and Tahini

Every bite of this cabbage is an explosion of dramatic flavors and layers of texture - lightly charred outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender within.

FoodGuest UserSeptember 6, 2016recipe, Where the Vegetables are the Stars, Alon Shaya, cabbage, tahini, vegetarian, muhamarra

Vegetable Socca

Prepared with colorful grated vegetables and thickened with a little chickpea flour, these savory pancakes are packed with fragrant fresh herbs and savory spices.

FoodGuest UserSeptember 6, 2016recipe, Where the Vegetables are the Stars, Jessica Koslow, Sqirl, gluten-free, vegetarian, chickpeas, squash, Rosh Hashanah

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts, Pomegranate Molasses and Shanklish

Amelia Saltsman’s alluring recipe, rich with autumn flavors and textural contrast, is a wonderful addition to the table on Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and throughout the season.

FoodGuest UserSeptember 6, 2016Where the Vegetables are the Stars, recipe, vegetarian, Amelia Saltsman, brussels sprouts, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, shanklish, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot

Happy Challah Days!

Lovingly braided by generations of Jewish women, challah has graced our tables for centuries. Here are a few challah-themed gifts we can't resist.