by Rabbi Andrea Steinberger, Hillel at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Vashti's bravery differs from Esther's, but she was brave, too. She stood her ground. It’s time for Jewish tradition to venerate Vashti for her bravery.
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Rumors are swirling on social media and tabloids following the news that a popular reality TV show may be canceled due to alleged sexual misconduct. We don't know exactly what happened, but we do know someone should have stopped it.
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During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, JWI communications manager Lauren Landau wrote about the nonprofit's work to ensure the health and happiness of the Jewish community and the families within it. This post originally appeared in the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism's blog.
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In this week’s Torah portion—Vayishlach—we learn about the rape of Dinah. What is most striking about the story is that throughout, Dinah is silent. At JWI’s 2016 Women to Watch gala, attendees heard from a young woman who refused to be silent after she was raped.
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My university mishandled my case, and the experience turned me into an activist.
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JWI responds to blogger Rabbi Pruzansky’s uninformed and misguided blog post on the issue of campus sexual assault.
Read MoreFewer and fewer campus rapes are being swept under the rug – or beneath the quad – thanks to brave young women and prevention programs that work.
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