Josefin Dolsten

1 month ago | jta.org | Toby Axelrod |Gabe Friedman |Josefin Dolsten

Several Jewish-themed documentaries are screening online and in person this month as part of the annual celebration of nonfiction filmmaking.

May 6, 2024 | prdaily.com | Josefin Dolsten

The last six months have seen dramatic cuts across the media landscape — hitting a range of prominent publications like the Wall Street Journal, which made another round of cuts this week, Los Angeles Times, which let go off a quarter of its newsroom, and Washington Post, which offered buyouts to more than 240 staff members. Outlets like The Messenger and Vice have simply shut down. This follows years of significant downsizing, with the U.S. having lost one-third of its newspapers since 2005.

Dec 11, 2023 | gomag.com | Dayna Troisi |Josefin Dolsten

Jewish tradition teaches us that even amid difficult times, we can also find moments of joy. For many, that means honoring the diversity and complexity of our identities as members of the LGBTQIA+ community and as Jews. In honor of the eight nights of Hanukkah, here’s a list of eight ways to celebrate the Jewish festival of light in a very queer way:Express your Pride: If you’re looking to infuse some queerness into your Hanukkah celebrations, there are plenty of easy ways to do so.

Sep 2, 2023 | thedailybeast.com | Josefin Dolsten

I recently found myself wandering the streets of Brooklyn, clutching my tote bag. Inside was a bottle of oxycodone that I didn't seem to be able to get rid of. A few weeks earlier I had been prescribed a small supply of painkillers for a surgery, but I was left with a handful of pills I no longer needed. Disposing of them was a challenge. I went to two pharmacies but was told they don't collect leftover medicines.