Women in Judaism
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A Ring for the Groom
Why doesn’t a bride exchange rings with her groom and say something under the chupah (Wedding canaopy)? Surely in these days of equality, the marriage ceremony should be updated to reflect contemporary reality. The giving of a ring (or anything…
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Gender Equality
I am writing a research paper on Gender Roles in Judaism. Do you believe that women should be in the working world? Do Jews really believe in gender equality? Does the Torah go into detail about womens roles in society?…
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Women and Prophecy
Is there any evidence to indicate an instance where G-d speaks directly to women in the Torah? This is an interesting question, because it made me aware of something I had not previously thought of — namely, that there is…
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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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Women Rabbis
What do you think about women as rabbis? Answer: Thanks for asking the question. First, I just want to say that we just had a weekend retreat in my city and we had one of the greatest women spiritual speakers…
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Role of Jewish Women
My understanding of the role of the Jewish woman is placed on a higher level (spiritual) as per talmudic discussions, especially in the home. Yet in the synagogue setting they are relagated to a segregated area that is walled off.…
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Women as Leaders
Can woman be Jewish leaders? Devorah was a judge (Judges 4:4) and several women (including Devorah) were prophetesses
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Women Wearing Men's Clothes
Does the Torah forbid a woman to wear a man's clothes? Deut.22:5 says "A man's KELI shall not be on a woman, and a man shall not wear a woman's garment". The word "KELI", which occurs many time in the…
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Men Thanking G-d for Not Being a Woman
Why does a Jewish man think G-d every morning for not making him a woman? Jewish men thank G-d for many things on arising every morning. In particular, they thank G-d for giving them the opportunity to serve Him by…