• USY

  By jewrotica on March 28, 2013

  United Synagogue Youth, a youth movement affiliated with Conservative Judaism (USCJ)

• V’ahavta

  By jewrotica on June 11, 2013

  The second paragraph of the Shema, the central prayer in Jewish liturgy declaring faith in a single God

• vatipol me’al hagamal

  By jewrotica on October 24, 2013

  "And she fell from the camel" or "and she alit from the camel", the Biblical verse in Genesis describing Rebekah's initial meeting with Isaac

• Vayigash

  By jewrotica on December 6, 2013

  Literally "and he approached" in Hebrew, Vayigash is the name of a weekly Bible portion in the book of Genesis

• Vayikra

  By jewrotica on October 21, 2013

  The Book of Leviticus, the third book of the Torah (Bible)

• Vayivra Elohim et Ha’adam B’tzalmo

  By jewrotica on June 11, 2013

  "And God created man in His image", a verse from the Bible

• V’hyu L’totafot Bein Aynecha

  By jewrotica on June 11, 2013

  "And there will be 'totafot' between your eyes", a Biblical verse from the Shema prayer

• V’samachta B’hagekha

  By jewrotica on September 19, 2013

  "You should rejoice in your holiday", the Biblical verse that describes the holiday of Sukkot as a joyful time

• Yafyufa

  By jewrotica on January 2, 2013

  A slang Hebrew term for a pretty woman

• Yahweh

  By jewrotica on January 10, 2013

  A name of God

• Testimonials

  I attended and participated in last month’s Jewrotica event. The engaging performers and Ayo, our inviting host, inspired the audience to feel like one big community. What a great way to inspire our community to embrace sex as a beautiful thing that can be fun, exciting, sacred, sensual, ridiculous, scary and everything in between!

  Sabrina Must, Author and Jewish Educator from Baltimore MD

  My opinion on Jewrotica is: It’s sexy. It’s awesome. It’s Judaism to the next level. It’s what we should all be getting into!

  Michael Lunzer, Student and Entrepreneur in Jerusalem, Israel

  I’m so glad that Jewrotica is represented here at Jewlicious! It’s bringing voices that need to be heard in the Jewish discussion and Jewish climate environment.

  Ramona Rubin, Grassroots Activist in Berkeley, CA

  At Jewrotica’s Evening of Bedside Readings, students declaimed monologues on sexual encounters that had a Jewish twist. At Columbia/Barnard Hillel, the speakers pushed their own boundaries by performing a range of explicit narratives that challenged how the audience thought of the relationship to Judaism and sex. During the speakers’ preparation, the arguments about which narratives would be appropriate forced students to take a stand and voice their opinion on their own beliefs about Judaism an… Read more

  Engagement Coordinator at Columbia University / Barnard Hillel

  Bedside Reading with Jewrotica was funny, sexy, and hot all at once. The readings were honest about all kinds of sexuality, but the highlight of the evening was definitely the confessions, written by audience participants. Nobody knew who wrote them, and most were tell-alls that would make your bubbe blush. Unless your bubbe was very, very cool. Then maybe she’d make YOU blush!

  Dan Young, Architect from Flagstaff AZ and Jewish Community Leader in Austin TX

  I had a great time deejaying at the Jewrotica event at Columbia University. The live readings were hilarious, informative, and in some cases, deeply moving. I know that I, along with many of my AEPi fraternity brothers, loved being able to connect our Judaism and our sexuality in a way that made all of us feel comfortable and welcome. I look forward to being a part of this again in the future!

  Michael Richmond, Columbia University Class of ’13

  While many people fear the “sex talk,” Jewrotica offers an opportunity for writers and audiences to speak about sexuality in a open and safe space. When I attended a Jewrotica reading, I heard stories that reminded me that love takes many forms, and that expressing it is a vital part of who we are as a people.

  Leora, Young Professional from Washington DC

  Jewrotica is inspiring Jews and erotica with holiness and coolness, and is the pride of progressive Judaism. Jewrotica – awesome!

  Shimon Weiss, Wine Maker in Agua Dolce, CA

  You may not tell your mom that you’re going to a live Jewrotica reading (or whatever clever name you will dub these events) but you will tell your friends. However, both would be jealous if they find out that they missed it. I think it will only be a matter of time before Jewrotica helps us reclaim the term “Dirty Jew” the way rap music has done for “The ‘N’ Word.” I know I am now proud to be a Dirty Jew!

  Ozzy Zion Nelson, Former Hillel JCSC Fellow and Quizmaster at Geeks Who Drink

  I stepped out of my comfort zone to be a part of this. I was glad to open up the topic of sexuality in my community. We are trying to build a safe space to talk about sex. The result I am most happy about coming from this event is that hopefully now my friends know they can come and talk to me, that I can be their ‘safe space’.

  Barnard College Student, Presenter at the Columbia University Kickoff Event

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