We want to hear your stories of courage. Jewish Women of Words invites you to submit your own experiences for publication. As we approach the High Holidays send us reflections about your year, your life, your experience. Read More
Are we, the Jewish people, the bush – ablaze but not consumed? Marlo Newton shares a powerful drasha she delivered on Yom Kippur this year Read More
As Rosh Hashanah approaches, Em Lewin invites us to consider our capacity for forgiveness as she honours her grandmother’s story of survival. Read More
“On Rosh Hashanah, all who enter the world pass before Him,” reads a passage in the Mishnah. Marilyn Shapiro reflects on our journeys through life. Read More
In this heartfelt story, a curious young girl questions the fleeting nature of clouds and the deeper meanings of Judaism, seeking beauty and significance in all she sees. Read More
A beautiful vignette about a Jerusalem jeweller and how they elevate jewellery with their love for Hebrew and Jewish history Read More
Gail Arnoff evokes her mother’s memory through her jewels and finery, and the joy they bring to her granddaughters Read More
A personal response to the question, “Is it stressful?” — reflecting on life in south Jerusalem during uncertain times. Read More
After a violent attack on Miznon and the firebombing of East Melbourne Synagogue, a cancelled Jewish artist reflects on resilience, identity, and the unbreakable light of community.” Read More
A raw, personal account from Jerusalem during the Israel-Iran war—where sirens, shelter drills, and maternal love collide with resilience, exhaustion, and the longing for peace. Read More
In the wake of October 7, Kate Lewis reflects on the sharp, ironic reflection on how anti-Zionist activism has co-opted Jewish symbols, and slogans—turning grief into a grotesque parody.