• Yiddish

  By jewrotica on January 10, 2013

  A language used by Jews in Central and Eastern Europe prior to the Holocaust. Yiddish is derived from Germany and several communities...

• Yiddishe

  By jewrotica on December 31, 2012

  Jewish  (Also speller Yiddisher)

• Yiddishisms

  By jewrotica on September 23, 2013

  Words and phrases in Yiddish. Yiddish is a language used by Jews in Central and Eastern Europe prior to the Holocaust. Yiddish is derived...

• Yihye Bseder

  By jewrotica on May 28, 2013

  The Hebrew phrase for "it will be alright"

• Yinglish

  By jewrotica on February 11, 2014

  Yinglish words are neologisms created by speakers of Yiddish in English-speaking countries, sometimes to describe things that were uncommon in the old country.

• Yishagelnah

  By jewrotica on August 22, 2013

  A Hebrew word used in the Bible that translates to "rape her"

• Yishkavenah

  By jewrotica on August 22, 2013

  A Hebrew word used in the Bible that translates to "sleep with her"

• Yishuv

  By jewrotica on May 20, 2014

  The Yishuv or Ha-Yishuv is the term referring to the body of Jewish residents in Palestine, before the establishment of the State of Israel.

• Yizkor

  By jewrotica on June 3, 2013

  A Jewish remembrance service for close family and loved ones that have passed away

• Yoetzet Halacha

  By jewrotica on December 17, 2013

  A Jewish communal leader who is trained to rule on minor matters of religious law, often a female scholar whose jurisdiction includes matters of family...

• Testimonials

  Learning about sex and what’s right and wrong when it comes to sex from a Biblical standpoint was an eye opening experience. I completely enjoyed it and think something like this could be a very cool thing to bring to even high school aged Jewish youth groups.

  Hannah S., A Student at SUNY Purchase

  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

  Jewrotica is awesome. It expands the mind and for people who were raised with narrow views on sexuality. Whether you are Jewish or not, or in different sects of Judaism like Orthodox, Conservative or Reform, no matter what your background or where you’re from, Jewrotica gets you to see Judaism and how it relates to sexuality in new ways. I really appreciate Ayo being here and helping us learn different ways to connect with our sexuality.

  Vanessa Steiner, Young Professional in Southern California

  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

  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

  The Jewrotica event “Evening of Jewrotica: Bedside Reading” was awesome. As Master of Confessions, I got to read the deepest, darkest secrets of people in the room out loud… It was scintillating, titillating, and – yes – even educational!

  Sam S., Young Professional in the Austin Area

  Jewrotica is something that the community has needed for a long time so that people can actually learn, express and share and have good relationships without having to stumble through life. Check out the site and learn something. Have fun!

  Josh Kaplan, Jewish Community Organizer in Orange County, CA

  Jewrotica was everything I had dreamed of and more: sexy attendees, tantalizing confessions, and well-written literature to boot! More importantly, it empowers us Jews to reach inside and own our sexy selves and heritage!

  Erin L., University of Texas at Austin Social Work Graduate Student

  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

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