Feministi
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There were visitors in “my” synagogue today. Unfortunately, I wasn’t there and only found out about it after the end of the Shabbat.
A married couple, a bit older, from Israel. They asked about the history of the synagogue, the community, the activities. Normal things, everyday questions. A question arose during this conversation. Whether there are Shiurim for women. A wonderful question. A big gap. The short answer would …
Bat Mitzvah Club and Challah
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Whenever I get a request for an interview, especially when it’s for TV, I find myself saying: “We can speak about anything. But I won’t bake Challah.”
It’s not that I don’t bake Challah. I like to think of making very tasty Challah. But the connection between Jewish women and Challah annoys me a great deal. If one continues this thought, the stereotype becomes complete. The Jewish woman in …