I am asking our Australian Jewish community to be a comfortable space for all Jewish people, regardless of how many mitzvot they keep, and their partners. Read More
Mothers in the yeshiva world told me that they believe a woman’s role is to have “baby after baby,” just like their husbands’ role is to learn “page after page of Gemara.” Read More
Children need a strong sense of identity, I’m told. They need to be proud of their heritage. If they have a strong sense of who they are, they can be more resilient. Read More
For thirty years I suppressed my grief. I took on the role of caretaker for my family. My grief took a back seat. Read More
On Monday, I attempted my usual walk but felt as if I were plowing through mud. By Tuesday afternoon, exhaustion was accompanied by congestion and a runny nose. Read More
AJFN’s mission is to ensure that no Jewish Australian is alone on their fertility journey and that finance is never a barrier to trying to build a family. Read More
On the surface, my family endured its share of hardships, but we women never gave way to depression, laziness, anger, or jealousy. Read More
Despite Jewish people writing down our history and traditions, there is a void within the writing in our tradition: the voices of women. Read More
“How can you trust the water to hold you afloat?” “I did it once when I was a child and then I knew.” “So you had to let go of your doubts and fears to give it a try?” Read More
As of 2022, 1400 scrolls have been allocated on loan around the world As of 2022, almost every Torah has been loaned out to synagogues and museums, including thirty in Australia. Read More
Stepmother was an extraordinary person, her acting abilities were so great that she knew how to be truthful, sincere and frank. Read More
