Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt
The Jewish Daily Forward
New York, NY, United States
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My abortion story — because it’s true and we should not be afraid to talk about it – The Forward
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Will Rivka Ravitz Break the Glass Ceiling of Ultra-Orthodox Politics in Israel?
One of the country’s most powerful women has remained rooted in a traditional community. But religious parties still won’t let her run for office. → Read More
I was treated as an outcast at work for having kids in my 20s, and I know I'm not alone. Workplaces are systemically failing young mothers.
Many of my peers who became mothers in their 20s have shared damning stories from work. It's no wonder women delay childbirth and have fewer kids. → Read More
Heshy Tischler pleads guilty to inciting mob against journalist
Heshy Tischler, a City Council candidate, admitted that he had incited a mob to attack reporter Jacob Kornbluh in Borough Park last fall. → Read More
Orthodox Jewish Women Can’t Sing In Front of Men. Instagram Is Giving Them a Voice
An ancient prohibition has kept Orthodox Jewish women from pursuing careers in music. Thanks to YouTube and Instagram, some are finding an audience. → Read More
As Yom Kippur gets closer, Orthodox doctors’ calls for more caution trigger tension
Orthodox Jewish doctors are triggering a debate about safety and freedom as they sound loud alarms about the need for caution on Yom Kippur. → Read More
More schools discouraging COVID-19 testing in New York, New Jersey despite spike
Haredi yeshivas in Brooklyn are limiting COVID-19 testing and news of cases among staff and students to avoid government-mandated closures. → Read More
In Florida, Democrats focus on coronavirus, Republicans on Israel
By focusing on the pandemic and other domestic issues — but not ignoring Israel altogether — Democrats are honing in on Jewish voters. → Read More
Trump says U.S. needs ‘more Jews that love Israel’
Trump’s comments echoed similar remarks he made last year, when he said that Jews who vote for the Democratic Party are “very disloyal to Israel.” → Read More
Isolated in Rockland County, worried about Williamsburg: A quarantine diary
An Orthodox family shares their Pesach preparations -- and concerns about a second wave of the coronavirus in their community. → Read More
How to do Purim at home with kids, in the shadow of the coronavirus
With Purim essentially canceled in many areas due to coronavirus - a guide to celebrating it at home with kids. → Read More
Stop Calling Us Orthodox Women Who Study Talmud ‘Pioneers’
To paraphrase the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the modern-day Jewish woman doesn’t have the “right” to learn Torah; she has a duty to do so. → Read More
Our Time: A new monthly magazine celebrating Jewish womanhood
Welcome to OUR TIME, a new monthly newsletter by and for Jewish women – an eclectic mix of inspiration for mind, body, soul and heart. It is produced by The Forward and distributed in partnership with Hadassah. → Read More
When terror strikes in a modern-day shtetl
In Monsey, after a terror stabbing attack injured five, a community celebrates a Torah scroll dedication, with joy and anxiety. → Read More
Orthodox Female EMTs Fight For Their Own Ambulance — And Definition Of Modesty
The fight over the ambulance reflects a broader communal debate about female modesty, and who gets to define it — men or women? → Read More
How The Pittsburgh Shooting Inspired Me To Put On A Kippah
I’m not religious. But I’ve decided to wear a kippah from now on. → Read More
I Didn’t Know What Eating Was Until I Went To A Kosher Michelin ‘Experience’
Crown Heights kosher Alenbi's 'Michelin experience' starred Elior Balbul, Sheli Bar-Niv (Musket Room NYC), and Liron Egozi (Eleven Madison Park). → Read More
‘I’m Not Really Supposed To Be Here’: Orthodox Mothers On Nursing In Shul
When you have a small child, it can feel like you have to put your own spiritual life on hold. It doesn’t have to be that way. → Read More
If Paying For High Holy Day Seats Is Hard For You, Remember You’re Not Alone
High Holy Day costs are up this year, but that doesn't mean you have to stay home. How to ask for financial aid from synagogue. → Read More
Amazon Would Still Like You To Buy ‘Tisha B’Av Jewish Rabbi Yoga Pants’
Tisha B'Av Jewish Rabbi Yoga Pants are, bizarrely, sold on Amazon. → Read More