We Remember:

• Yitta Schwartz, a member of the Satmar Hasidic sect, died at 93, leaving over 2,000 living descendents. [New York Times]
• Rosa Rein, a Swiss Jewish woman, died at 112. She was thought to be the world's oldest Jew. [Forward]

Not Yet Equal:

• Jessica Valenti, Feministing founder and my personal hero, challenges the myth of equality in America in her piece, "For women in America, equality is still an illusion." [Washington Post]  She discussed the response to the piece on her blog, proving that sexism is still alive and well. [JessicaValenti]
• Surprise, surprise: For corporate women, the wage gap starts at graduation. [Jezebel]
• Computer Engineer Barbie: will it encourage more girls to study science and technology? [Jezebel] Learn more about Barbie's history and creator, Ruth Handler, at JWA.org.
• Teen Avigayil Szotkman shares her story of praying with Women of the Wall and harassment from Haredi men. [Sisterhood]

Culture, pop and otherwise:

• An interview with Alicia Jo Rabins is the frontswoman of Girls in Trouble. [MyJewishLearning]
• Does MTV's 16 and Pregnant (my guilty pleasure) discourage teen pregnancy or exploit young mothers? [Slate] Feministe reminds us that the show only follows teens who go through with the pregnancy, ignoring abortion as a viable option. [Feministe]
• Were the sex-segregated Oscars good for film? [The Sexist]
• Comedians Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer star in Broad City, an online series that Heeb calls "an estrogen-fueled version of Curb Your Enthusiasm." [Heeb]
• Jazz phenom Nikki Yanofsky, a Jewish teen from Montreal, sang "O Canada" at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. [MyJewishLearning]
• Now you can follow God on Twitter [Forward]
• But you might find Joan Rivers' tweets a little more entertaining:

Making room for pluralism:

• "Kish my Ash." [Yo Yenta]
• What classes don't teach you about becoming a Jew. [OyChicago]
• "Joining traditions." [Jewschool]

Tikun Olam:

• Senate and House Congressional champions announced the reintroduction of the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA). [JWI]
• "The impact of inclusion on Jewish Disability Awareness Month." [TCJewfolk]
• February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. [JWI]