Leah Berkenwald was born and raised in Northampton, MA, where
"The coffee is strong, and so are the women." As such, she was a
feminist and equal rights activist straight out of the womb. She is
particularly passionate about reproductive rights and sex education,
despite her father's wish that she do something less controversial like
"save the whales." Leah draws strength from the memories of her
grandmothers - two incredible Jewesses with some serious attitude. After three years as JWA's Social Media Specialist, Leah moved on to Wentworth Institute, where she coordinates Wellness Education. You can read her blog at www.leahbee.net
Big sister. Song leader. Outspoken challenger. Prophet. In her many roles, Miriam is integral to the story of Exodus. Her legacy is complex, dynamic, and hopeful.
Sunday morning, as readers of the New York Times were mulling over a long and thoughtful article about Gloria Steinem's legacy, Steinem herself was with friends and fell
