Women

Peering into the lives of three great biblical personalities, Sara, Rebecca and Miriam we can draw from the infinite reservoirs of feminine courage, perception and indomitable faith to meet the many challenges of today's modern woman

The Kabbalistic writings insist that females possess a higher soul of superior quality. How so, and what does this mean to us?

The innate and intrinsic bond that exists between mother and daughter.

There are the garments that we wear on our body and then there are the garments that clothe our soul. Join Sara Esther Crispe as we delve into the inner dimensions of our foundational characteristics.

Ascribing any type of human characteristics to G-dl is tantamount to heresy. Yet, the Torah refers to G-d in the male tense; “The Holy One, blessed be HE.” Why isn’t G-d referred to as a woman? Discover the true kabbalistic meaning of “G-d & Gender.”

If, as King Solomon says, ‘charm is falseness and beauty is vain’, then why does the Torah go to such great length to describe the beauty of the matriarchs. What is beauty? And why do we find it attractive?

Unravel the enigma of love, marriage and the woman’s role in the world.

An insight into the unspoken awe of the sanctity of women that can be seen in all the laws of family purity and Mikvah.

Gender role in Prayer and in Judaism in general.

The story of the great prophetess Chana is read as part of the Rosh Hashanah services. Many of the laws of prayer are derived from Chana’s conduct. But moreover, Chana also reveals the inner essence of prayer.

Everyone loves fresh baked challah. But the unique mitzvah for women of challah is much more than just creating delicious bread. Join Sara Esther Crispe as she discusses the meaning of challah preparation, why it is connected to women and the lessons it has for our lives.

Learn how to thrive – not just survive – in today’s tumultuous world where maintaining a lifelong, healthy, loving relationship is the biggest challenge we face.

This class presents the Torah’s perspective on the distinct roles of men and women.

Explore the mystical dimension of the three mitzvoth of the woman—mitzvot upon which the strength of the Jewish nation depends. This series contains esoteric concepts and practical applications for these mitzvoth.

A deeper kabbalistic look into the stories behind great women who shape our history and heritage.

The unique role of the Jewish woman is described in terms of three archetypical mitzvahs -- Shabbat candles, family purity, and kosher. How do traditional ideas of Jewish femininity compare to modern feminist ideas about the role of women in society?