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What is the Jewish View of Abortion?

Dear Jew in the City- With a spot opening up the Supreme Court, abortion is in the news a lot these days. This got me thinking – is Judaism pro-life, pro-choice or some combination? All the best, Ruby Dear Ruby- Sometimes they’ll ask me to field a question and I’ll decline on the basis that […]

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Six Hot Modest Trends From Europe’s Couture Fall Fashion Shows

Even in the heat of summer, fashionistas are gearing up for cooler temps, as stylish fall couture fashion displays are sweeping across France and Italy. With so many different high-necked and long-hemmed styles, tznius keepers have so much to enjoy. Haute couture’s Fall 2018 gorgeous modest eye-candy provides plenty of inspiration from head to toe. […]

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Universal Music’s New Hasidic Star & Other Orthodox Jews in the News

’93Queen’: Film Review | Hot Docs 2018 Forget Supergirl and Wonder Woman. To see a real female superhero in action, check out Paula Eiselt’s documentary concerning the creation of an all-female, Hasidic EMT corps. 93Queen centers on Rachel “Ruchie” Freier, the co-founder of the organization that gives the film its title, and watching this intrepid […]

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Yes, Women Can Be Witnesses In Jewish Courts

While there are numerous challenges when it comes to Orthodox Judaism comporting with modern mores, one of the most common issues that people struggle with is the prohibition of women being witnesses in Jewish courts. There is no official reason given for this limitation, it is simply based on verses in Devarim 16:6 and 19:15, […]

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How Do I Explain That I Can’t Date Non-Jews?

Dear Jew in the City- A non-Jewish neighbor asked me out on a date. I said “no,” thinking that that would be it, but it wasn’t. When I saw that he was not giving up, I realized that I had to have a conversation explaining that because I am Jewish, specifically Orthodox, I only date within […]

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