Emma Breitman

Emma Breitman stands smiling in front of green foliage. She has reddish brown hair and is wearing an olive green shirt.

Emma Breitman (she/her) is the Editor of JWA's online publication. She grew up in Boulder, Colorado and attended CU Boulder, where she majored in Women and Gender Studies with minors in Ethnic Studies, Spanish and a certificate in LGBT Studies. Emma is very passionate about how media shapes our understanding of race, class, gender and sexuality. Her work has been published in Teen Vogue, The Boston Art Review, Cambridge Day, and Hey Alma, among others. 

Blog Posts

Beejhy Barhany Headshot

7 Questions for Beejhy Barhany

Emma Breitman

JWA sat down with Beejhy Barhany, chef, author, cultural bridge-builder, and owner of New York's Ethiopian-Israeli restaurant, Tsion Cafe.

Topics: Food, Jewish History
Rabbi Jill Hammer

7 Questions for Rabbi Jill Hammer

Emma Breitman

JWA sat down with Rabbi Hammer, co-founder of Beit Kohenet and of the Kohenet movement.

Eliana Melmed

7 Questions For Wedding Photographer Eliana Melmed

Emma Breitman

Eliana Melmed is a wedding photographer who wants to help Jewish couples capture their special day authentically.

Topics: Photography
Elke Reva Sudin headshot

7 Questions for Fashion Designer and Artist Elke Reva Sudin

Emma Breitman

JWA sat down with visual artist and entrepreneur Elke Reva Sudin to discuss her impressive artistic and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Maya Erdelyi Headshot

7 Questions for Animator Maya Erdelyi

Emma Breitman

JWA sat down with award-winning animator and artist Maya Erdelyi to discuss her career and recent short film, Anyuka.

Topics: Art, Media, Holocaust
Sababa Foods Pop Up Grocer Tasting

7 Questions for Amy Dell of Sababa Foods

Emma Breitman

JWA sat down with Amy Dell, founder of Sababa Foods, to discuss her culinary journey and her food-rich upbringing.

Topics: Food
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7 Questions for Ceramicist Melissa Felderman

Emma Breitman

Melissa Felderman is a ceramicist and industrial designer whose work serves up aesthetic Judaica for today's design sensibilities.

Sarah Jae Leiber

7 Questions for Playwright Sarah Jae Leiber

Emma Breitman

JWA sat down with playwright and JWA contributing writer, Sarah Jae Leiber, to discuss her upcoming play, PLEASE LAUGH.

Hannah Lupton Reinhard Headshot

7 Questions for Hannah Lupton Reinhard

Emma Breitman

JWA sat down with painter, Hannah Lupton Reinhard, to discuss her vibrant portraits studded with Swarovski crystals.

Headshot of Sian Shine

7 Questions for Tattoo Artist, Sian Shine

Emma Breitman

JWA chats with British tattoo artist, Sian Shine, about the taboo art form, their Jewish influences, and their artistic process.

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Emma Breitman." (Viewed on June 13, 2026) <https://qa.jwa.org/blog/author/breitman-emma>.