New book details how unmarried women were tricked into showing up for deportation, and follows the few who managed against all odds to survive three long years of hell on earth

From apps that democratize Bible study to kosher cheeseburgers, the largest community outside of Israel has grown, evolved, and modernized over the last decade

Centuries before Judah Maccabi led his uprising, biblical prophetess Judith headed off (literally) Israel's enemies, which is why some eat dairy during the weeklong holiday

32 of the 33 graduates of the Orthodox Yeshivat Maharat have jobs, but though some liberal synagogues will give them pulpit positions they still can't count toward a prayer quorum

Michelle Farber has taught her all-female class a page a day for the last 7 1/2 years as part of the Daf Yomi cycle, and on Jan. 5 will host first major women's completion ceremony

Known for changing the game for drag performers in mainstream theater, Harvey Fierstein opts to don neutral black for his portrayal of the female icon -- but the costume is moot

Meet Sabra, Masada, Kitty Pryde and other underrated badass women of the Tribe making the leap from comics to the big screen

From a 13-step call to action to an advocacy group targeting males, initiatives aimed at leveling the playing field are gaining steam

Israel-born Orly Graves says there are a lot of similarities between providing Jewish education and slinging cards in Sin City -- but the pay is not one of them

The New York Times journalist helped launch the women's movement into a global phenomenon. Now, her new book provides a surprising behind the scenes look at how it all began