“It was never true that the only people who ever fell in love were skinny, white, cis, hetero people. It’s a political act to honor that” by centering the experiences of, and writing happily ever afters for, characters who don’t fall into those categories. An interview with the novelist Roan Parrish. Includes atypical heroes, Jewish leads, and baked goods. From Lilith.
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Rabbi Ruttenberg’s posts include retweets from colleagues and activists and Schitt’s Creek gifs, but there’s also a fascinating explanation of how Jewish medical ethics expert Rabbi Eliezer Waldenberg decided that Israeli trans pop star—and 1998 Eurovision Song Contest winner—Dana International was legally a woman. From the Jewish Chronicle.
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On eye color, privilege, and embarrassing admissions. From Kveller.
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I spoke to Judy Batalion about the Jewish women who smuggled weapons in their underwear, assassinated Nazis, and sabotaged a city’s water supply.
In Alma: These Young Women Risked Their Lives to Fight Nazis. We Should All Know Their Names
In Lilith: The Hidden Heroines of World War II
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What makes mysteries, both fictional and real, so compelling? I attempt to find out. From The Psychologist.
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My ode to the greatest hair styling tool EVER. From SELF.
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It may seem … uh trivial, in light of coronavirus, but at one time I was completely flummoxed by clothing choices for my kid. From TheWeek.com
Baby clothes on hot pink background. Illustration, iStock.
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Does your child really need those antibiotics? Here’s how to find out. From TheWeek.com.
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The Other Jewish Women’s Cancer. All about my mom, ovarian cancer, and DNA testing. From Lilith, Winter 2019-2020.
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Will nerve growth factor inhibitors help ease your back or knee pain? From Practical Pain Management.
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