Abby Richmond

Abby Richmond

Abby Richmond (she/her) has worn several hats at JWA: a '15-'16 Rising Voices Fellow, Communications Intern, and most recently, Assistant Editor for RVF. A recent graduate of Columbia University, Abby currently works as a middle school English teacher in New York City. In her spare time, Abby runs a Brooklyn-based Jewish women's book club, leads creative writing courses, and hangs out with her cat.

Blog Posts

Monica Lewinsky

Monica Lewinsky: From Ruin To Role Model

Abby Richmond

While we know the most intimate details of the scandal, what most Americans don’t know about (or don’t care about) is the extreme personal harm that Lewinsky endured as a result. 

            

Woman With Tape Measure

A Tale Of Two Stores

Abby Richmond

Brandy’s clothes are appealing to girls like me who prefer a simple look. However, there’s one important thing that separates Brandy from the other clothing chains for teenage girls—their one-size policy. Yes, all of Brandy Melville’s clothes are only available in one, miniature, singular size. One size fits most is the company’s complacent statement regarding their sizing. 

Madame Alexander Doll Cropped

Barbies Are For Boys Too

Abby Richmond

Beatrice Alexander was a Jewish entrepreneur in the early 20th century. She was raised in New York’s Lower East Side in extreme poverty, but eventually became the founder of the widely successful Alexander Doll Company. 

Sally Priesand at Hebrew Union College with Rabbinical Students

Growing Up in a Feminist Jewish Community

Abby Richmond

At my conservative temple, Temple Emanuel, two out of our three rabbis are women. This is the biggest conservative temple in New England, and it is thrilling to me when thousands of people pour in for the High Holidays to watch women lead services. I know that some synagogues aren’t as accepting of women taking on leadership roles, and I find it inspiring that my temple is so encouraging and supportive.

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Abby Richmond." (Viewed on April 20, 2024) <http://jwa.org/blog/author/abby-richmond>.