JOFA's Torch

A Feminist Ryan Gosling for the Shomer-Shabbos Crowd

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JOFA's Torch

The Torch explores gender and religion in the Jewish community. Named for Deborah the Prophetess, "the woman of torches," the blog highlights the passion and fiery leadership of Jewish feminists, while evoking the powerful image of feminists "passing the torch" to a new generation. Disclaimer: All posts are contributed by third party authors. JOFA does not assume responsibility for the facts and opinions presented in them.

Inspired by the ubiquitous Venmo ads on the NYC Subway, comedian and former

student Eitan Levine came up with these:

Lucas’s take on Genesis:



 

Lucas prefers mehitzah minyans where women participate within the scope of halakhah:



 

Lucas loves Jewish feminist literature, too!

See more from him on lucasthejewishfeminist tumblr and @Eitanthegoalie.

Lucas could learn more about women wearing tefillin and partnership minyanim.

Don’t know the Feminist Ryan Gosling? Give yourself some cultural education and a few good laughs.

And of course, we couldn’t help ourselves:

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