Elana Maryles Sztokman

Elana Maryles Sztokman is an award-winning author, sociologist, educator, activist and thinker in the field of Jewish feminism. She is currently the vice chairwoman for Media and Policy of Democrats Abroad-Israel.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump makes an announcement about his treatment for COVID-19 in Washington last week. October 2020.

Anyone who thinks Trump is good for the Jews is a ‘freier’

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump

Standing by our values

US President Donald Trump hosts a recent meeting at the White House. His administration, the author writes, has enabled intolerance and fake-news era extremists.

Shame on the IDC


American Jews have a moral responsibility to stand up against Trump

Under the current administration, America is not a place that is committed to protecting its people from racial or ethnic violence and bigotry.

U.S. President Donald Trump

There are some scary things happening in America right now

Years from now, our descendants will ask us what we did in order to stem the tide of fascism. We all need to make sure we will be proud of our answer.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One

Clinton forced to treat narcissistic bully like an equal

The worst tactic was the threatening bullying. He interrupted Hillary incessantly, he talked over her, he literally physically stalked her as she moved, and used every opportunity to attack her.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton look on at the start of their debate.

Why Hillary is the pro-Israel candidate

Clinton is very vocal about fighting terrorism and protecting Israel’s security, and is known to be pro armed forces when needed – in fact, she is considered too war-hawkish by her critics.

Hillary Clinton addresses AIPAC in Washington DC

The ‘truth’ about Judaism?

David Gelernter’s entire visualized audience in this ambitious ‘explanation of Orthodoxy’ is men – preferably married, Orthodox men.

Judaism A Way of Being

A woman’s honor

A discussion of gender roles in synagogue and Halacha gives added legitimacy to feminist thought in Judaism.

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When segregated education works

Research shows girls do better in single sex classrooms. Research about boys is less clear.

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'Geeky' is the new cool

Teens today crave engagement, connection, meaning and intelligent conversation.

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Murder in the family

Today is International Day Against Violence Against Women.

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Racism in the name of religion

In state religious schools, only Ashkenazi version counts.

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