Summer 1998

In pursuit of motherhood: infertility, new technologies and ethical adoption. Readers respond to allegations of Shlomo Carlebach’s sexual misconduct. “Lilith,” the opera.

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In Pursuit of Motherhood

Infertility, Adoption and . . .

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Funny, You Don’t Look Buddhist

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On being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist 

Rose of the Mediterranean

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Promises given are not to be taken lightly, my grandmother used to say, especially if they were made with great love, and I didn’t understand back then who made the promise and... Read more »

A Look, A Touch, And a Dip on the Dance Floor

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It had been a long time since I’d met anyone promising in the romantic arena, and I’d pretty much retired the dreams I’d carried since childhood about marriage and children.... Read more »

Putting Jewish Wombs to Work

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Susan Martha Kahn on pronatalism in Israel and why right-wing Orthodox rabbis have figured out how to make surrogate motherhood kosher.

Jewish Adoption

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Michele Kriegman sets forth new guidelines for how to adopt ethically.

King Solomon’s Knife

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Diane Cole asks, "Who’s the real mother?" and transforms Solomon’s divisive tale into one of healing.

Sarah’s Laugh

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How infertile women deal

Holocaust Survivors Play Poker

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Every week they assemble,     Hanka, Gusta, Mayer, Hala,and Sam, to test their luck again. Seared blue-vein numbers,in ragged formationline up across their arms. Five cards for everyone,select the ones... Read more »

Sex, Power and Our Rabbis

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Readers on allegations of Shlomo Carlebach’s sexual misconduct.

Look Who’s Haunting Glimmerglass

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Lilith makes her debut in a new opera by Deborah Drattell.

Letters

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Fondly, Faye As the old cliche goes; I have good news and bad news. First, the good news: my colleagues have nominated me to be chair of the English department... Read more »

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