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

JWA talks to poet Aurora Levins Morales about her new book of poetry, Rimonim: Ritual Poetry of Jewish Liberation, and considers the power of protest, prophecy, and music in these times that call us to action.

As 2024 draws to a close, the JWA team takes a moment to celebrate some of the incredible moments and achievements of Jewish women and gender-expansive people from the past year. Here are our picks for the standouts that inspired us, made us laugh, and reminded us of the power of resilience, community, and creativity.

The most interesting tension here isn't between the romantic leads, but between Jewish woman's sense of identity and the pull of assimilation. 

JWA chats with poet and activist Joy Ladin about her two new books, gender transformations, and resisting tyranny.

Jill Hammer's fantasy debut is an enchanting blend of female friendship, Jewish mysticism, and epic adventure. 

JWA talks with Jennifer Lang about her new memoir, Landed: A yogi's memoir in pieces & poses

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 chats with Janice Weizman about her recently reissued novel, The Wayward Moon. 

Leigh Bardugo's latest novel provides a layered summer read that is as shallow or as deep as the reader wants it to be.

Three experiences converged and showed up one morning when I picked up my pen, and Joyful Song was born.

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.