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Miriam: A Prophetess and a Leader
We first meet Miriam as she appears with the name Puah. Rashi explains that the two midwives, Shifra and Puah, who helped the women in Egypt give birth…
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Analyzing the Timeless Lessons of the Eishet Chayil
Verses 13-17In the third article of a series, we will continue to delve into the verses of Eishet Chayil, this time looking at Mishlei 31:22-26…
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Vayakhel: There Is No Wisdom to Woman Except the Spindle
This week’s parsha discusses the donations of the “chachmei leiv”, the wise-hearted men and women who gave materials towards the Mishkan…
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Is the Blessing “Who Did Not Make Me a Woman” Derogatory?
If anyone ever wanted proof that Judaism was sexist and patriarchal, well, here it is!
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What Is the Purpose of the Oral Torah?
Without the oral law, we would not have all the information regarding mitzvot and issurim…