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The Zohar: Understanding Femininity Through the Lens of Mysticism
The Zohar is a foundational Kabbalistic text that expands on the mystical underpinnings of Judaism and Jewish thought…
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First Wave: Do Feminism and Torah Go Hand in Hand?
Feminism is a complex and evolving social and political movement that has gone through several waves…
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Women and Tefilla: Obligation or Benevolence?
Tefilla as we know of it today was instituted by a woman named Chana, wife of Elkanah…
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The Hidden Trap of Hubris: Avoiding Complacency in Avodat Hashem
Sometimes, after initially engaging in our avodat Hashem with true dedication, we can fall into complacency…
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The Status of the Widow in Judaism
Within the Torah perspective, the widow is viewed with extreme care and sensitivity…
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Cracking Up a Joke: A Torah Perspective on Laughter
Humor is part and parcel of Jewish life; both to cope with our 3000 year old (plus!) history of ups and downs…
