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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

Woman stands on in subway car with her head peeking through open doors

"Russian Doll" Season 2: Messy, but Beautiful

Emma Breitman

Despite a sloppy start, the show’s second season ultimately hooked me with its exploration of Jewish themes.

My Nose Job Helped Me Embrace the “Too-Muchness” of Being a Jewish Woman

Emma Breitman

I’d learned to love my nose. If I changed it, wouldn’t I betray my Jewish, feminist self?

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Emma Breitman." (Viewed on June 15, 2026) <https://qa.jwa.org/blog/author/breitman-emma>.