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Essay My First Sequel: The Love Story of ‘An Unorthodox Match’ Continued Naomi Ragen September 6, 2021
Essay Hijacking the Language of Holiness Alden Solovy is the author of Jewish Prayers of Hope and Healing , a book of original liturgy in Hebrew and English. In April 2015 he was brutally attacked… Alden Solovy March 17, 2016
Essay Kol Isha — A Voice for Every Woman Rabbi Sara Brandes is the author of Magical World: Stories, Reflections, Poems. Invited to weigh in on recent developments at the Kotel, the Western Wall of Jerusalem’s… Sara Brandes March 16, 2016
Interview Interview: Naomi Ragen by Elise CooperThe Devil in Jerusalem is a terrifying thriller, but even more upsetting is that this story was based on a true event. It explores the horrific… Elise Cooper October 15, 2015
Interview Interview: Leah Vincent In partnership with JewSchool, JBC sat down with Leah Vincent to discuss her recently published memoir, Cut Me Loose: Sin & Salvation After My Ultra Orthodox… JBC Staff February 25, 2014
Essay A Jewish Atheist’s Prayer Earlier this week, Leah Vincent wrote about leaving the ultra-Orthodox community and the backlash that came when she decided to talk about her decision publicly. Her… Leah Vincent January 16, 2014