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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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Emerging From the Waters: Explaining the Mitzvah of Mikvah
Spirituality permeates every aspect of Jewish life, especially between a husband and wife. One of our missions in this world is to imbue the physical with the spiritual…
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Ezer Kenegdo: Is a Woman Supposed to Be a Helper or an Adversary?
The Torah is filled with beautiful and complex phrases, each one giving us an opportunity to study its meaning and the lessons held within…
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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…
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Wigs and Avoda Zara
How a woman covers her hair after marriage is a deeply personal decision…
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Origins, Implications and Meaning of Candle Lighting
Parshat Beha’alotecha begins with a description of the lighting of the menorah…