Women In Judaism

What Matters Now: A post-October 7 women's prayer book

What Matters Now · 16 Oct

Az Nashir: We Will Sing Again is a newly compiled women's prayer book, edited by Shira Lankin Sheps, Anne Gordon, and Rachel Sharansky Danziger.

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Binding Myself in Prayer

Christine Benvenuto in Hadassah · 22 Jul

The article discusses the author's personal journey of wrapping tefillin, a traditional Jewish ritual typically observed by men, but in her case, taken on by herself and her daughter.

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Meet the teenaged girl who read the Talmud in two-and-a-half years

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 19 Jul

Elke Bentley, an 18-year-old musician heading to Harvard University, made an extraordinary achievement by reading the entire Talmud in just two-and-a-half years, typically a seven-and-a-half-year endeavor known as Daf Yomi.

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Our grandmothers would be amazed to see what’s happening in shul

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Jun

The text discusses the evolving role of women in Torah study and education, highlighting how women are now actively engaged in learning and teaching Torah across various Jewish communities, thanks to movements like Beit Yaakov and educational initiatives promoting female involvement.

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Another step forward for Orthodox female rabbis

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Jun

Rabbi Miriam Lorie's graduation from Yeshivat Maharat and her leadership at Kehillat Nashira in Borehamwood mark a significant moment for British Jewry, as Orthodox female rabbis are making strides in leading communities despite some resistance from traditional Jewish law and the Chief Rabbi.

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The Legacy of Rav Moshe Kahn zt’’l

Mindy Schwartz Zolty in Lehrhaus · 16 Feb 2023

This essay pays tribute to Rav Moshe Kahn ztl, a beloved and influential teacher of Torah, particularly to women.

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Does a Women’s Friday-Night Prayer Belong As Part of Menorah Lighting?

Yaakov Jaffe in Lehrhaus · 22 Dec 2022

The author discusses the practice of lighting Hanukkah candles in between the prayers of minhah and maariv, as a communal obligation.

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Ezrat Nashim: Notes on Halakhic Womanhood

Naima Hirsch Gelman in Lehrhaus · 18 Sep 2022

In "Ezrat Nashim: Notes on Halakhic Womanhood," the author explores various aspects of Jewish womanhood and their experiences within Jewish rituals.

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America's First Bat Mitzvah

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 24 May 2021

The first American bat mitzvah occurred on March 18, 1922, marking its upcoming 100th anniversary.

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All Right, Reform Judaism, Count Me In

Elana Moscovitch in Tablet · 21 Aug 2019

A Jewish individual recounts their journey from an Orthodox upbringing to eventually embracing Reform Judaism, particularly due to its inclusive stance towards LGBTQ individuals and emphasis on social justice issues.

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How to Curtail Pernicious Social Competition: The Legacy of Zelophehad and his Daughters

Ezra Sivan in Lehrhaus · 29 Jul 2019

The essay explores the story of Zelophehad's daughters in the Hebrew Bible, where these women successfully petition Moses for inheritance rights after their father's death, showcasing a rare instance of women publicly arguing for legal rights.

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Hilkhot Nashim: A Cautious Revolution

Gila Bieler-Hoch in Lehrhaus · 24 Mar 2019

"Hilkhot Nashim" is a publication by the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA) that aims to dispel misconceptions about women's obligations in Jewish ritual practice and encourages increased observance.

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Women must learn and lead: A Response to Chaim Saiman

Sharona Margolin Halickman in Lehrhaus · 9 Jul 2018

In response to Chaim Saiman's views on female Torah study and leadership, Sharona Margolin Halickman argues that women in American Modern Orthodox communities should be able to take on leadership roles despite traditional family structures and halakhic considerations.

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Opinion | Should We Still Be Singing Carlebach?

Forward · 7 Dec 2017

The article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's music and legacy in the Jewish community despite allegations of sexual impropriety.

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Why Are There Empty Chairs in the Beit Midrash?: Updating the Communal Agenda

Tova Warburg Sinensky in Lehrhaus · 31 Oct 2017

The article discusses the ongoing debate around the inclusion of women in intensive Torah study, particularly focusing on the need to update communal attitudes and practices.

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Women, Talmud Study, and Avodat Hashem

Aharon Lichtenstein in Lehrhaus · 30 Oct 2017

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein emphasizes the importance of women's Torah study and religious practice, rooted in a concern for current and future generations.

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Semikhah and Mesorah: A Response to the OU Panel

Jeffrey S. Fox in Lehrhaus · 23 Feb 2017

A symposium was convened by Lehrhaus to reflect on the Orthodox Union's recent statement on women's roles in Orthodox synagogues.

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Modeling Modernity: Revisiting the Rabbi Soloveitchik Paradigm

Chaim Trachtman in Lehrhaus · 21 Feb 2017

The text discusses the challenge of accommodating change in a religion with a divine origin, focusing on the Orthodox Union's statement on the roles of women in Orthodox synagogues.

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An Alternative History of American Modern Orthodoxy

Leah Sarna in Lehrhaus · 15 Feb 2017

In this symposium on gender roles in Orthodox Judaism, Leah Sarna raises the hypothetical scenario of Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik being born a woman and how this highlights the limitations faced by talented women in Torah study and leadership roles within Orthodox communities.

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The Talmud’s Inhumane View of Women Puts Unhappy Wives in Impossible Positions

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 8 Mar 2016

The discussion on the Talmud's view of divorce conditions raises concerns about the inhumane treatment of women.

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