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The Jewish Women’s Archive’s Rising Voices Fellowship is a 10-month program for female-identified teens in high-school who have a passion for writing, a demonstrated concern for current and historic events, and a strong interest in Judaism, gender and social justice.

The Jewish Women’s Archive is a national non?profit devoted to documenting Jewish women’s stories, elevating their voices, and inspiring them to be agents of change. Founded in 1995, JWA is the world’s largest source of material about and voices of Jewish women.

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Rising From The Ashes: Our School Walkout That Never Was

By: Rachel Harris | June 18, 2018
From our partner Jewish Women's Archive

We come to school every day to learn, not just about algebra and biology, but about ourselves, and about how we can actively contribute to our democratic society.

Activism is in my Genes

By: Daniella Shear | May 17, 2018
From our partner Jewish Women's Archive

My grandma makes me think about my own activism and the movements in which I’m involved

My Hero is a Purple-Haired Jewish Feminist with a Pet Dinosaur

By: Josie Rosman | March 11, 2018
From our partner Jewish Women's Archive

I too want to end gender inequality and smash the patriarchy, but I also have the impossibly strong, impossibly human desire to be liked.

Teen Voices

The Torah Portion that Rattled my Jewish Identity

By: Natalie Harder | February 25, 2018
From our partner Jewish Women's Archive

We can’t rewrite history, but we can change the narrative around women who speak up about sexual assault.

Teen Girls Find Words To Live By: From the Statue of Liberty to V-Day

By: JEWISH WOMEN'S ARCHIVE | December 17, 2017
From our partner Jewish Women's Archive

When women feel more comfortable using the word vagina, it serves as an important step towards asserting ownership over our own bodies.

Growing Wings, an Identity and, of course, Feminism

By: Dorrit Corwin, Rachel Harris and Emma Mair | November 2, 2017
From our partner Jewish Women's Archive

The combination of Judaism and feminism has empowered me, helped me heal, and given me purpose in life.

Teen Voices

Lessons from Aunt Sophie

By: Hannah Himmelgreen | May 15, 2017
From our partner Jewish Women's Archive

Though she led a very different Jewish life from her great Aunt Sophie, this teen writer found her confidence as a Jewish leader by hearing how her aunt “challenged her community’s religious restrictions.”

Teen Voices

Teen Longed to be ‘Star Wars’ Rey, Settled for Leia

By: Molly Pifko | March 13, 2017
From our partner Jewish Women's Archive

When I was 10 years old, I dressed up as Princess Leia for Halloween. I dressed up as her because I admired her, and because I felt like I had no choice. My brother and I were both deep in our Star Wars phases, and I knew I had to match his Darth Vader costume with an iconic character of my own. Of course, as a little girl, there weren’t many iconic female characters to choose from, but I didn’t mind too much at the time. Leia was the first female character that I truly considered a role model, the first one that made me think: I want to be like her.