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Playing for Something Bigger: How Israeli Tennis Star Guy Sasson Turned Adversity Into a Mission

By Joseph Aron and David Katz

From a life-altering accident to the world’s biggest tournaments, Sasson has become one of Israel’s most compelling sports figures – powered by resilience, faith, and fierce national pride.

Jewess Press / In Print

Revisiting Freezer Tips

By dvora

The average American spends more than $600 a month on food. Take a bite out of your budget with these tips from Beth Moncel, author of the Budget Bytes cookbooks and the popular blog of the same name.

Jewess Press / Features / In Print

Streetwear Meets Spirituality Clothes With A Message

By Michal Goldfein

Ayeka was a call to action – where are you going in life and what would you like to change?

Jewess Press / Features / In Print

Modest Fashion Hits The Big Mall

By Michal Goldfein

I asked the team behind The Address what inspired them to open this specialty department store. They said that they saw the demographic of shoppers at the mall and wanted to try to cater to their needs.

In Print / For the Home / Jewess Press

Dress Your Children In Style – But Without The Fuss

By Michal Goldfein

The children’s wear brand Pastel perfectly caters to the parent or loved one looking to encapsulate the energy, vitality, and creativity that exists within each child.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson / In Memoriam / Featured

Esther Pollard: A True Woman of Valor

By dvora

Esther called their marriage "an oasis of unconditional love in a sea of lies and corruption.

Jewess Press / In Print

Giving The Voice A Face: A New Photo Site Aims to Counter the Erasure of Orthodox Women

By Tiferet Schafler

When you have no frum representation of Jewish women, you don’t see them as part of the community, you start treating them as ‘other.’

Jewess Press / Features / In Print

A Fashion Mogul's Success Story

By Michal Goldfein

We spend a lot of time researching the best fabrics, the best designs, and the best factories to produce in. We create our own embroideries and appliqués from scratch. Every dress is as unique as the woman who is wearing it.

Features / Jewess Press / In Print

Bundled Up For Success

By Michal Goldfein

Our mantra has always been “Get creative, get exciting, and don’t be afraid.”

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Coming Out Of Our Shells

By Michal Goldfein

We want the women who wear our clothes to feel that they are still adhering to the rules of modesty while still being fashionable.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Comfortable, Chic And Ready To Move

By Michal Goldfein

I tried to design a style that felt like you weren’t wearing a skirt. This style allows you to do almost every activity without feeling restricted.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Hair-Wear With Flair

By Michal Goldfein

I love them all and they are all winners, but if you ask me for my favorite, I will have to go with our simple elastic headbands. They are so simple, yet different, and are flying off the shelves.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

The Fabric Of Life

By Michal Goldfein

We are the biggest yarn dealers in New York; we carry 3,000 square feet of yarn and crochet.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Stones To Make You Swoon

By Michal Goldfein

I was with my daughter visiting the Natural History Museum in Boston, and we saw all these beautifully cut, crystalized stones. I was so drawn to them, the gradient of colors, and the workings of the stones on the inside

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

The Wizard Of Wigs

By Michal Goldfein

While working with several brand names in the past, I got to learn different techniques. I was able to see the wig industry from inside out.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Shabbos-Approved Makeup You Can Wear Every Day

By Michal Goldfein

When it comes to the order of application, I always tell everyone it is basically the opposite of weekday.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Good Skincare Habits – The Gift You Give Yourself

By Michal Goldfein

Up Your Antioxidants. Vitamins E and B12 will work wonders on your skin. Add more fatty fish and poultry to your diet to get these naturally.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Bejeweled To The Letter

By Michal Goldfein

We absolutely love the oversized initials which are made up of individually set stones. We both wear them with a few initials stacked together.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Parisian Chic For Every Day

By Michal Goldfein

I design the same way songwriters write songs about their current mood. Around the world, people view the butterfly as representing endurance, change, hope, and life.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

The Face Of Healthy Skin

By Michal Goldfein

When I first started I had no idea how hard it would be. I have been working in the mortgage industry for 30 years, helping others get their dream homes while simultaneously starting up this business.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Goodbye Shells, Hello Easy Glamour

By Michal Goldfein

I remember having to wear tops under dresses and layer. I think it’s amazing that we are now able to throw on a dress and not have to worry about wearing multiple pieces to stay modest.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Beauty Knows No Size

By Michal Goldfein

The message I want to give over is that people should love themselves for who they are. One should not define her happiness by what other people define as a “perfect size.”

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Art As Fashion At Handpicked Boutique

By Michal Goldfein

It has to be a piece that makes my jaw drop and my breath stop short. I’m literally a sight to behold when I shop for the store – very entertaining to watch!

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Can A Headscarf Make You Happy?

By Michal Goldfein

I’ll be very honest and vulnerable: When we started, we were young and we felt very threatened when there was a trend in accessories and everyone and their mothers were involved in a headband company.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Gowns That Make You Shine

By Michal Goldfein

I don’t see women as sizes and I just want to make women feel beautiful.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Ely’s & Co. – Crib Sheets And More For Discerning Moms

By Michal Goldfein

As they say, necessity is the mother of invention and innovation. As a mom of a large family, my needs turned into innovation.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Outdoor Fashion Show For A Cause

By Michal Goldfein

I am glad to be part of a fashion event that will empower Jewish women and feature models of various ages and body types.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Diamonds Are Everyone’s Best Friend

By Michal Goldfein

When working with a client, I always ask them what their budget is, and give them the best value for their budget.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Layered Looks, Mixed Metals, And More: Diana Peters Designs

By Michal Goldfein

Our initial jewelry is personal and fun to wear. Customers can represent their loved ones through initial and name jewelry.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Australian Duo Makes Elegance Easy

By Michal Goldfein

The whole idea is that the connection between fashion and modesty is seamless.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

Smile For Clean Lipstick

By Michal Goldfein

I’d love it if more companies would stop using the harsh chemicals in their makeup.

In Print / Potpourri / Jewess Press

A Lifestyle Brand To Empower Women

By Michal Goldfein

I wanted to speak to the everyday woman and provide her with casual contemporary clothing and basics. I

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Pauline Koch Einstein

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Pauline, a happy, content housewife and mother, without pretensions or ambitions, was devoted to her home and their simple bourgeois lifestyle.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Chava: The Mother Sets The Tone

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

How many of us realize that it was through this act that woman attained motherhood? Her punishment of pain and anguish turned into the blessing of bearing children.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

From The Archives… Israeli Women Of Science

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

In 1968, she earned a Ph.D. in X-Ray crystallography at the Weizmann Institute of Science, a discipline in which her assiduous research has earned this Israeli woman of science the Nobel Prize.

Features / Jewess Press

A Significant Place; A Significant Race

By Lori Samlin Miller

You signed up for a cause, and you can figure it out. Keep the image of that beautiful boy in your head and remember why you signed up. Remember the cause.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Minister Miri Regev: Loyalty In Culture Initiative

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

The minister is a religious Jewish woman. Despite her position as Israel’s Minister of Sports, in July 2016 she refused to participate in the 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies because they took place on Shabbat.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Outstanding Ambassador

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Being a military spouse is one of the most difficult things people can experience, Nikki confessed...

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Nina Ormonde: The Ultimate Jewish Mother

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

The bar and bat mitzvah event was her “baby.” Despite its grand scale, there was an individual, loving focus on every girl and boy.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Ruchama Hershkovitz: Mother Teacher

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Born in Jerusalem, one of Yisrael and Yaffa Weingarten’s seven children, she is the seventh generation of a family living in Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Haya Tzippa Pines: Mother of Jerusalem (Part II)

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Unfortunately, even after Rabbi Pines passed away in 1913, the rebbetzin and her daughter occasionally had to dodge stones thrown at them by misguided fanatics.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Haya Tzippa Pines: The First Lady of the “New” Jewish Settlement (Part I)

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

The young pioneers of the First Aliyah did not opt for "peace now." They opted to settle and cultivate the Land of Israel, to build Jewish institutions, to revive the ancient Hebrew tongue and bring about a renaissance of the Jewish nation. And this they accomplished.

In Print / Features / Jewess Press

Power And Politics (Part III): Early Modern Eastern Europe (1500-1800)

By Faigy Grunfeld

Through a series of expulsions, forced conversions and general violence, European Jewry looked eastward, particularly towards Poland and Lithuania for respite.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

The Prophetess Boushaif

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

When the leader of the community asked for her hand in marriage, Boushaif consented with the condition that he build a synagogue, using as its cornerstone the brick intended for the Holy Temple.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Rokhl Faygenberg: Of Fremde Vegn (Strange Ways)

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

She reached Palestine in 1924 when the magazine’s editorial management appointed her as their foreign correspondent in the Holy Land.

Potpourri / Jewess Press

Summer Dressing

By Shira Rosenbluth

Over the years I've been asked how I handle dressing modestly throughout the summer...

In Print / Features / Jewess Press

Power and Politics Feminized (Part II): Muslim Empire And Sephardic Jewry (700-1750)

By Faigy Grunfeld

Turkish Jews and Muslims would flock to her door with bribes or requests for her to exert her influence with the royals.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Shurat Hadin – Justice

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

The lesson Nitsana derived from the case as a human-rights activist and a litigator inspired her to eventually establish the Israel Law Center called, Shurat Hadin to help victims of terrorism.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Yom Yerushalayim

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Lift up your eyes about you and see, All shall gather and come to you, As I live, says the Lord.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Early Zionist Pioneers

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Ever since those first pioneers expressed their yearning for the Land, many other remarkable women have pioneered pathways to Zion and helped ensure our future inheritance in it.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Miriam Peretz: 2018 Israel Prize Recipient

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Rather than being paralyzed by bereavement, she has devoted her life to lifting the spirit of others.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Rachel: The Symbol Of Redemption

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

At the time of her first appearance, Rachel was already enveloped in a premonition of tragedy. Chazal interpret the seemingly joyous first meeting between Yaakov and Rachel as a pre-enactment of Rachel’s tragic end.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Remembering Esterka

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Polish history and popular legend credits a beautiful Jewish girl named Esther, or Esterka, with the turn of Jewish fortunes in Poland.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Rachail Morowitz: Building Bridges

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

The evening in Rachail Morowitz’s home was deeply moving and left a lasting impression of hope.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Hadassa Birnbaum: ‘Hand In Hand’

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Operating under the umbrella of Esra for administrative help, Hadassa’s group delivers 120 food baskets every month.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Rahel Bluwstein: Rahel the Poetess

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Her parents provided private tutors for her general education in addition to her Hebrew learning. As a result, she began writing both Russian and Hebrew poetry at a young age.

Interviews and Profiles / Jewess Press / From the Paper

With Gratitude

By Hayim Abramson

Tehillim 118:17 – I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of God.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Sivan Rahav Meir: The Rebbetzin Journalist

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Amazingly, unlike other teens who have a tendency to focus on trivialities, Sivan turned her attention to Judaism.

In Print / Features / Jewess Press

A Look At Education For Jewish Women Throughout The Ages (Part III - A Girl In A Modern World (1750-1950))

By Faigy Grunfeld

The image of the pious, simple and domestically maternal Jewish woman no longer appealed to these secularly educated girls.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Natalie Portman: Genesis Prize Recipient

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

I am proud of my Israeli roots and my Jewish heritage. They are crucial parts of who I am, she declared

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Brigitte Gabriel: Fierce Fighter For Israel

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

She also taught that a “cancer called Islamofacism” permeates the Muslim world and must be eradicated.

In Print / Features / Jewess Press

A Look At Education For Jewish Women Throughout The Ages (Part II - Early Modern Ashkenaz (1500-1750))

By Faigy Grunfeld

Because of the development of printing, female literacy gained some momentum, and a whole genre of women's Yiddish books was created.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Audrey Azoulay: The First Jewish Director-General of UNESCO

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

In a shocking move, UNESCO's Executive Board voted 30 to 28 in favor of the Jew Azoulay against the Arab Abdulaziz al-Kawari!

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Kolech: Promoting Women’s Rights In Orthodox Judaism

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

These developments brought about cooperation between Torah-educated women and a small number of rabbis who favor an egalitarian approach.

In Print / Features / Jewess Press

A Look At Education For Jewish Women Throughout The Ages (Part I): Medieval Jewry (700-1500)

By Faigy Grunfeld

There is evidence that learned women were educated by tutors as well, as long as standards of modesty were upheld.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

The Fascinating Life of Our First Matriarch

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Besides her gifts of beauty, prophecy, wisdom and leadership, Sarah also possessed, according to Chazal, great spiritual and material blessings.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Margaret Bergmann Lambert: Famous Jewish High Jumper

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

A sports complex in Berlin had been named for her in 1995, and in 2010 the athletic field at Francis Lewis High School in Queens was also renamed for her.

Featured / Jewess Press / Media / Religion / From the Paper

Invisible Women: Censorship By Some Orthodox Publications

By Shoshy Ciment

I think most people in society are able to look at modest pictures of women without it eliciting impure thoughts, said Rabbi Steven Pruzansky of Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck, New Jersey.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Asenath Barzani: Remarkable Hebrew Scholar

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

I never left the entrance to my house or went outside; I was like a princess of Israel ...

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Miriam Friedman: Chassidic Matriarch

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Matriarch Miriam’s lifespan included the Russian Revolution, the oppression of Soviet Russia, the chaos of post-World War II Europe, and the birth of Chabad Chassidism around the world.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Shula Cohen: Amazing Jewish Heroine

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Five weeks later, an agent of the Haganah’s secret service contacted her, attempting to enlist her in its espionage unit.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Dr. Janan Faraj Falah: Winner Of The Jerusalem Unity Prize

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

They are known to form close-knit, cohesive communities that don’t allow anyone in, while fully integrating in their adopted homelands.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Princess Alice: Holocaust Heroine

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

At times, the Gestapo became suspicious of the royal princess and brought her in for questioning.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Hella Schuepper Rufeisen: Holocaust Heroine

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Her walk and appearance exuded so much confidence that hardly anyone suspected she was anything other than what she pretended.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Chaya Mushka: The Rebbetzin

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

When asked about the extent of the Rebbetzin's greatness, the Rebbe’s thoughtful, genuine response was: Only Hashem knows.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Shifrah And Puah: The Courage Of Resistance

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Shifrah and Puah were on a very high spiritual level – obviously the type of women who would not hesitate to follow the way of the Torah, and to sacrifice their own lives for the sake of other Jews.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Ambassador Nikki Haley: Standing Up For Israel

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

I am here to say the United States will not turn a blind eye to this anymore. I am here to underscore to the ironclad support of the United States for Israel.

From the Paper / Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Vera Lowenstein: Sensational Reunion

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Embracing her grandmother, she led her to a nearby table and began gently to coax some information from the silent ninety-year-old.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Shir Hajaj, Yael Yekutiel, Shira Tzur: Victims of Arab Terror

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

As this column focuses on the impact women have made on Jewish life and history, we will be discussing the three female cadets who were murdred.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Dr. Anita Turtletaub: The Beauty of Yiddish And The Merit Of Matchmaking

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

And yet, despite her lifelong interest and amazing contributions to Yiddish language and literature, her prime forte is matchmaking!

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Sarah Aynor: Matriarch Of Ethiopian Youth

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

This amazing woman was able to do this when there were five students, as well as quite recently when there have been as many as 270 students in the program.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Miriam Eshkol: Extraordinary First Lady

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

During Eshkol’s tenure as prime minister, Miriam maintained her daily work as the Knesset librarian while taking an active role in assisting him in all affairs, political and foreign, and serving as his personal secretary.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Emilie Schindler: Righteous Among the Nations

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Witness after witness told of how Emilie Schindler nursed them back to health.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Batya Aviya Jackson: An Outstanding Soldier

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

One of the 13 being honored as an outstanding soldier was Batya Aviya Jackson, an NCO in the human resources unit of the IDF, in care of soldiers’ personal wellbeing.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Hillary Clinton and Suha Arafat: ‘The Two First Ladies’

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

The question we need to ask is: How sensitive is the former First Lady to anti-Semitism?

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Anat Berko: Brilliant Fighter For Israel

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Listening to her presentation on the TV Knesset Channel, I was amazed at her approach. Where did she come from? What part of Israel produced this extraordinary woman?

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Rachel Tevet-Vizel: Highest Ranking Female Officer

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Rachel began her Sherut Leumi in a development town elementary school, and, with officer training, advanced to become commander of the officer-training base.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Cheryl Saban: A Woman With A Jewish Heart

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Most of all, she is a role model for her descendants who endeavor to follow her example. And a woman with a Jewish heart.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Belaynesh Zevadia: Ambassador To Ethiopia

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

He related how they had to create a single chain of men, women and children in order to help them board the plane that had no seats. They had to be removed in order to accommodate as many immigrants as possible, among them Belaynesh Zevadia.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Goldie Michelson: A Century Of Jewish Commitment

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Whenever new Russian immigrants arrived in Worcester, Goldie Michelson helped welcome them.

Jewess Press / Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Fashion Women from Abroad Visit Israel To Discover Blooming Design Industry

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The women met young Israeli designers and visited diverse fashion venues and workshops.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Yael Eckstein: Fierce Fighter For Torah Values

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Any physical act can be transformed into a spiritual experience with the proper thought and intention.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Anne Bloch: The Passion For Living

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

The passionate artist was bursting with joy as they stepped ashore in Ashkelon to build their family’s future in her own birthplace, now the brand new Jewish State.

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