This Mother’s Day, explore Jewish motherhood in all its nuance with books that go far beyond the clichés.

JWA talks to Elana Sztokman about her new book, In My Jewish State, which explores her political and religious transformation and her work for a better future in Israel. 

JWA chats with Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba, writer and founder of Tikvah Chadasha Uganda.

JWA chats with Orthodox rabbi Dov Linzer and Reform journalist Abigail Pogrebin about their new book, It Takes Two to Torah. 

JWA talks to Zibby Owens about On Being Jewish Now, a new collection of essays she curated in the wake of October 7. 

JWA talks to author and educator Liz Kleinrock about her new book, What Jewish Looks Like, and about making Jewish communities more inclusive. 

JWA chats with Melissa R. Klapper about her groundbreaking work on American Jewish women’s history, including her forthcoming book, The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai.

JWA talks to Rising Voices Fellowship alum Judy Ruden, an incoming first-year student at University of Texas-Austin, for our series marking the tenth anniversary of the fellowship. 

JWA talks to Rising Voices Fellowship alum Sofia Isaias-Day for our series marking the 10th anniversary of the fellowship.

My great-aunt Charlotte has taught me so much. But until recently, I didn't even know she existed. 

JWA chats with sociology professor and author Helen Kim.

JWA talks to Rising Voices Fellowship alum Rose Clubok for our series marking the 10th anniversary of the fellowship.

JWA talks to Rising Voices Fellowship alum Eleanor Harris for our series marking the 10th anniversary of the fellowship.

JWA talks to Rising Voices Fellowship alum Emma Mair for our series marking the 10th anniversary of the fellowship.

JWA talks to Rising Voices Fellowship alum Isabel Kirsch for our series marking the 10th anniversary of the fellowship.

JWA chats with Sarah Groustra for our series of interviews with Rising Voices Fellowship alums to mark the 10th anniversary of the fellowship. 

JWA chats with Ilana Goldberg for our series of interviews with Rising Voices Fellowship alums to mark the 10th anniversary of the fellowship.