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The Evolution of Bat Mitzvah Celebration Throughout the Ages
Bat Mitzvahs are not and were not always widely accepted…
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Who was Naama, the wife of Noach?
There is a Midrash which takes each line of Eishet Chayil – King Solomon’s beautiful alphabetical poem about the Jewish woman – and aligns it with different righteous women throughout Tanach…
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How Can We Celebrate Simchat Torah This Year?
We feel guilty to celebrate when there are still precious members of our nation held hostage…
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Bereshit: The Purpose of Chava’s Curses
In the same way that we view the curses as a guide for the woman’s quest to self-perfection, we can also present the three primary mitzvot of women in this way…
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Al Kahina: The North African Jewish Queen
This is the tale of Dihya al Kahina, Jewish warrior and queen. Her story, or however much of it we can piece together from the records of her nemeses, is a legend of mystique…
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Does Unity Mean Uniformity?
In fact, the beauty and functionality of the Jewish people is based on our differences. We need men and women. People studying Torah and people studying a trade…
