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Paul Morgan-Bentley, author of 'The Equal Parent,' left, with son Solly and husband Robin. (Courtesy)
Pride month
These Jewish gay dads show how parenting benefits from a shifting division of labor
By Robert Philpot
In ‘The Equal Parent,’ UK author Paul Morgan-Bentley argues that parents are already sharing the load in rearing kids, which is great for families – now society needs to adapt, too
Paul Morgan-Bentley, author of 'The Equal Parent,' left, with son Solly and husband Robin. (Courtesy)
June 26, 2023, 3:02 am
These Jewish gay dads show how parenting benefits from a shifting division of labor
In ‘The Equal Parent,’ UK author Paul Morgan-Bentley argues that parents are already sharing the load in rearing kids, which is great for families – now society needs to adapt, too
By Robert Philpot
Illustrative: Father holding his baby girl at home. (Wavebreakmedia; iStock by Getty Images)
November 7, 2019, 2:01 pm
Top economist says fathers must take parental leave, for the good of the country
Forcing new fathers to stay home longer with their new baby helps dads bond, babies develop and mothers recover, as well as reducing workplace inequality, says Manuel Trajtenberg
By ToI Staff
Nechama Eisenman
April 23, 2018, 2:28 pm
Nechama Eisenman
Birth vacation
No Mai Tais on the beach for me, but I fell in love with my baby, which is exactly what I was supposed to do
Rabbi Sarah Mulhern with her husband Rabbi Will Friedman and newborn baby. (Courtesy of Mulhern/via JTA)
July 5, 2017, 3:20 am
Most rabbinical schools lack parental leave policies — and students are not happy about it
While individual professors are generally accommodating, lack of structured arrangement leaves many new parents to fend for themselves
By Ben Sales
Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein (R) speaks with MK David Bitan at the Knesset, January 18, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 26, 2017, 6:43 am
Law and behold: The legislation that survived winter in the Knesset
As MKs go on break, here are the bills that passed – from legalizing outposts to lengthening maternity leave – and those that died before they hit the floor
By Marissa Newman
An illustrative photo of a pregnant woman. (Photo credit: pregnant woman image via Shuttertsock)
March 22, 2017, 1:00 am
Knesset extends paid maternity leave to 15 weeks
Weeklong bump to apply to all women who have given birth since January 1
By Marissa Newman
An illustrative photo of a pregnant woman. (Photo credit: pregnant woman image via Shuttertsock)
March 1, 2017, 2:34 pm
Bill extending maternity leave by a week clears first hurdle
Paid time off to rise from 14 weeks to 15, with the Knesset set to consider another weeklong bump within 6 months
By Marissa Newman
Illustrative photo of a father and his baby (Gershon Elinson/Flash90, File)
June 27, 2016, 11:45 pm
Knesset approves five-day paternity leave for Israeli fathers
But time off to be deducted from vacation days, sick leave, according to law passed Monday
By Marissa Newman
Jews United for Justice offers paid parental leave for its employees and is a lead partner in the push to implement paid leave legislation in Washington, D.C. (Anya van Wagtendonk/via JTA)
October 31, 2015, 5:02 am
Now part of the 2016 elections platform, Jewish groups drive ‘Lead on Leave’ push
Once a dream, paid parental leave is now a reality at 100 Jewish groups — and counting
By Erica Brody
Alana Shultz, the former program director at Congregation Shearith Israel, says she was fired from her job in July 2015 because she was pregnant at the time of her wedding. (YouTube)
September 24, 2015, 5:47 pm
NY synagogue fires employee for being pregnant at her wedding
Alana Shultz files lawsuit against Congregation Shearith Israel for violating maternity leave and human rights laws
By JTA
Neil Gillman
July 18, 2015, 12:22 pm
Neil Gillman
What paternity leave has taught me
Among other things, how to survive an infant’s seemingly unprovoked and uncontrollable crying
Lindsey Amit Perry
May 10, 2015, 5:38 pm
Lindsey Amit Perry
5 reasons why maternity leave is the ideal time for a career change
Bringing a new life into the world is also an opportune time for other kinds of renewals
Shifra Bronznick, founder and president of Advancing Women Professionals, speaks at a conference sponsored by the advocacy group, October 2013. (Courtesy Advancing Women Professionals)
April 19, 2014, 5:32 am
With nudge from advocates, US Jewish nonprofits embrace paid parental leave
More employers offer new mothers added benefits, in campaign led by Jewish women seeking to combine work and family
By Julie Wiener
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