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Mechitzah (separation between the sexes)

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Mechitzah (separation between the sexes): the partition separating between the men’s and women’s sections in a synagogue.

	My Beloved Mechitzah By Joelle Keene Judaism loves categories and celebrates them every way – night and day, milk and meat, Sabbath versus holidays and ordinary days – and gender is no exception... Women » Acts of Transformation » Inner & Outer Beauty » My Beloved Mechitzah
	Why are men and women separated at Chassidic weddings? By Chana Weisberg Question: Recently I attended a Chassidic wedding in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. My question is, why are men and women separated by a partition? Answer: It must have been quite an experience for you to attend a Chassidic wedding! The reason for the ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Big Picture » Why are men and women separated at Chassidic weddings?
	The Mechitzah - Partition The Mechitzah is a divider separating the men's and women's sections of the synagogue. The fundamental principle of prayer is to establish a relationship between one's self and G-d. The social dimension and distraction which sometimes accompanies mixed ... Jewish Practice » The Synagogue » The Sanctuary » The Mechitzah - Partition
	Separation in the Synagogue By Aron Moss Why do men and women sit separately at traditional Jewish services? Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Men & Women » Separation in the Synagogue
	The Women's Balcony By Sarah Shapiro Alone in New York City, she had heard that on this night there would be dancing here and she'd looked forward to it all week. She couldn't wait to dance, and she hoped to find a community that would embrace her. Society & Living » Voices » Personal Journeys » The Women's Balcony
	National Historic Landmark Saved by the Unlikeliest of Newcomers By Avi Webb After years of decline, a New England synagogue turns to a young rabbi and his wife to get the historic congregation back on its feet. News » Stories » National Historic Landmark Saved by the Unlikeliest of Newcomers

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