Meet the Rabbi of Twitter

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.

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. Photo by Sally Blood.

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Eye Anxiety

On eye color, privilege, and embarrassing admissions. From Kveller.

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Talking With Judy Batalion About The Light of Days

I spoke to Judy Batalion about the Jewish women who smuggled weapons in their underwear, assassinated Nazis, and sabotaged a city’s water supply.

Photo collage of The Light of Days‘ heroines. Images courtesy Ghetto Fighters’ House Museum, Photo Archive; Moreshet, Hashomer Hatzair Archives; Yad Vashem Photo Archive, Jerusalem, and Merav Waldman.

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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The Allure of Mysteries

What makes mysteries, both fictional and real, so compelling? I attempt to find out. From The Psychologist.

“Outside the Forbidden Bedroom,” photo by Holly Andres.

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I No Longer Have Bad Hair Days, Thanks to This 2-in-1 Dryer

My ode to the greatest hair styling tool EVER. From SELF.

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How to Choose Baby Clothes Without Losing Your Mind

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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Kids and Medical Over-treatment

Does your child really need those antibiotics? Here’s how to find out. From TheWeek.com.

Seated child clutching teddy bear, with health professional at her side. Illustrated | shironosov/iStock, Asya_mix/iStock

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The Other Jewish Women’s Cancer

The Other Jewish Women’s Cancer. All about my mom, ovarian cancer, and DNA testing. From Lilith, Winter 2019-2020.Mom on beach June 1968

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A New Class of Medications for Pain Patients?

Will nerve growth factor inhibitors help ease your back or knee pain? From Practical Pain Management.

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New Strategies for Treating Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease

Researchers have identified best practices for treating children with SCD. From Practical Pain Management.

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