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Jewish Women’s Lives in Context
Jewish Women’s Lives in Context

By Sue Tomchin

New from historian Pamela Nadell, a book you should know about, before we tell Women’s History Month good-bye.

Vashti is the princess my daughters needed
Vashti is the princess my daughters needed

By Anita Silvert

When my girls were little, I thought very carefully about what movies they would watch. Disney movies provided a unique challenge, though many parents show them without thinking. I didn’t.

How do we define feminism? A discussion of The Female Persuasion
How do we define feminism? A discussion of The Female Persuasion

By Jaclyn Margolis

I’ve heard the word feminism defined in many ways over the years, and I admitted to our group that I found the descriptions of feminism in The Female Persuasion very intriguing. I asked the group how they defined feminism and if they agreed with the delineations in the book, and, this question spurred such a strong and deep dialogue on the meaning of feminism.

What made you the woman you are today? A discussion of The Boston Girl
What made you the woman you are today? A discussion of The Boston Girl

By Jaclyn Margolis

What made you the woman you are today? When Addie’s granddaughter poses this question, Addie leaps at the chance to share the milestones of her life. In 320 pages, we read Addie’s monologue, chronicling the story of a strong Jewish woman raised in Boston in the early twentieth century. We are immersed in childhood rebellion, family tragedy, resilient friendships, and great love.

Finding the Courage to Complete What You’ve Begun
Finding the Courage to Complete What You’ve Begun

As Rosh Hashanah nears, we share an excerpt from a luminous new book by Rabbi Naomi Levy that challenges us to wake up and become who we have the potential to be.

Slut-Shamed, Yet Resilient
Slut-Shamed, Yet Resilient

When college student Aviva Grossman sought an internship with a charismatic Florida congressman, she didn’t plan on having an affair with her boss - and being blamed for ruining his chances for higher office.

What Does a Scientist Look Like? 
What Does a Scientist Look Like? 

A bestselling book for middle schoolers answers this question in 50 ways. In honor of Women’s History Month, share a copy with a girl you love.

The Democratic Nature of Denim
The Democratic Nature of Denim

Magazines and fashionistas have been talking about the rise of “office casual," so should jeans still be reserved for Fridays? We asked Lauren Friedman, author of the brand new book 50 Ways to Wear Denim. 

R.I.P. Double Standard
R.I.P. Double Standard

The sexist double standard isn’t dead but has lost its political punch, says historian and author Nancy Cohen, but that doesn’t mean that women’s political equality will happen overnight. 

Women Worth Knowing
Women Worth Knowing

The women in these books – real and fictional – seek understanding and self-realization on journeys that take us in fascinating directions.

A Picture Book with an Attitude
A Picture Book with an Attitude

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

Ethel Rosenberg, Reimagined
Ethel Rosenberg, Reimagined

Jillian Cantor’s acclaimed novel offers a deft and poignant take on the story of two devoted mothers—one fictional, the other, only the second woman to be executed by the federal government.

Running Away from To-Do Lists
Running Away from To-Do Lists

In her first novel for adults, bestselling young-adult novelist Gayle Forman cuts to the heart of working moms’ struggles.   

There’s More to Life than Dieting
There’s More to Life than Dieting

Dad overindulged, mom wasn’t interested in cooking, but with her grandmother’s help, My Fat Dad memoirist Dawn Lerman found a path through a difficult childhood.

Tennis, Anyone?
Tennis, Anyone?

The New York Times best-selling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Revenge Wears Prada chats with JW Magazine about her latest novel, The Singles Game. 

Two Must-Reads about Moms and Daughters
Two Must-Reads about Moms and Daughters

These books are worth giving or savoring in honor of the first and most important figure in our lives.

Drawing Wisdom from Those who Survived
Drawing Wisdom from Those who Survived

Rahel Musleah delves into the complex legacy of meaning Holocaust survivors leave as they pass from the scene.

Bringing the Power of “Dayenu” into Children’s Lives
Bringing the Power of “Dayenu” into Children’s Lives

April Halprin Wayland talks about her new book for Passover and her career as a children’s author.

Doing Justice to the Justice
Doing Justice to the Justice

Three recent books offer a highly readable account of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life and legacy.

A Designer for Real Women
A Designer for Real Women

In her memoir, fashion trailblazer Donna Karan offers a revealing glimpse into a passionate and productive life.

13 Spring Reads
13 Spring Reads

A new crop of books this season promises intriguing characters, great story telling and lots of ideas worth thinking about or discussing with your book club friends. 

Speaking Up for Children Without Parents
Speaking Up for Children Without Parents

Rabbi and adoption advocate Susan Silverman - sister of comedian Sarah Silverman - has taken a decidedly different, yet no less fearless, path from her famously bold sister.

Good Reads Inspired by History
Good Reads Inspired by History

These absorbing novels feature strong female protagonists whose lives intertwine with historic events and personalities.

Sylvia Led the Way
Sylvia Led the Way

The genre of personal finance journalism got its start thanks to this indomitable daughter of Russian-Jewish immigrants.

Now Read This
Now Read This

If you need a refresher course to understand why preserving access to abortion is good for women and their families, Katha Pollitt’s book is essential reading. 

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The Perfect Baby Gift

Parents can record their children’s milestones in this journal and celebrate being Jewish. Written and lovingly illustrated by artist Connie Krupin.

From the Red Tent to the Tenement
From the Red Tent to the Tenement

Anita Diamant’s novel looks at friendship and feminism in the early 1900s.

A Pep Talk from a Risk-Taker
A Pep Talk from a Risk-Taker

Linda Rottenberg, the founder of a global organization helping business innovators, shares wisdom about making an entrepreneurial mindset part of our lives.  

Jewish Ghost Story
Jewish Ghost Story

Author Hannah Nordhaus set out to untangle truth from the legend that surrounds her great-great-grandmother, whose spirit is said to walk the halls of the famed La Posada hotel in Santa Fe.

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