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Teaching Daughters Torah: A Folly?
The historical relationship between Jewish women and the study of Torah has hardly been predicated on halachic debate and resolution…
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Understanding the Mitzvah of Fearing God
The fear of Hashem is not about being afraid of Him, but rather about having a deep sense of respect and reverence for His holiness…
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Nechama Leibowitz: A Scholar in Her Own Right
We can learn from morah Nechama, as she preferred to be called and as was written on her tombstone, many strengths behind Jewish faith…
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Vayeitzei: Understanding Leah’s Tearstained Eyes
Our first introduction to Leah is a description of her tender eyes1, in contrast to Rachel who is portrayed as beautiful and serene…
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What Is Dat Moshe?
The concepts of Dat Moshe and Dat Yehudit are central to the discussion of tzniut…
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Can a Woman Carry a Weapon?
In recent weeks, many news and social media outlets have been reporting on the high increase in women learning how to train to use a firearm…
