Women’s Issues
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Women in the Bible
I’m looking for a female I can relate to from the bible. Most of them are mentioned either as the wife or mother of someone significant. Other mention of females seems to be the occasional mention for physical beauty, property,…
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Slavery and Selling Your Daughter
Can you please explain me Judaism’s stance on slavery? If the Torah stands for freedom and liberty why were laws regarding slavery given? I also want to know how were the slaves being treated? I know the native slaves were…
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Unchanging Standards of Modesty
What kind of clothing was normal for the Hebrew men and women before the Torah was given? After the Torah, what kind of clothing was generally worn (by men and women)? Why should such regulations apply for all times and…
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The Holiness of Women
I heard that the Maharal says that women are naturally on a higher level than men. Where can I locate this Maharal and are there any other sources on this subject. Thank you. From Mail-Jewish archives: From: Eli Clark ……
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Yarmulkas for Women
Why don’t women wear a Kippa ( Yarmulka or skull-cap)? I am not aware of any sources that discuss this issue, but I can give a few possible suggestions. First of all, the famous Jewish philosopher Maharal, Rabbi Yehuda Lowey,…
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Punishment for Rape
What does Torah say about rape, both for the victim and the ones around the victims? What judgements should you put against the rapist? This depends in what regard you are referring to rape. Biblically the Torah states that it…
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Premarital Sex II
My 18-year old son maintains that the Torah does not specifically forbid premarital intercourse. Since all things not specifically forbidden are allowed, then intercourse is allowed, he says He pointed to the case of Esther and the Persian king, which…
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Women’s Voting
Please tell me the halachic basis for granting/denying voting rights to women in an Orthodox synagogue. Hi, Thank you for the question. In terms of halachic (legal) reasoning for allowing women to vote in shul elections there is no reason…