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May 22, 2013 | Sivan 13, 5773

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Rivkah Slonim

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Rivkah Slonim is the education director at the Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life at Binghamton University. An internationally known teacher, lecturer, and activist, she travels widely, addressing the intersection of traditional Jewish observance and contemporary life, with a special focus on Jewish women in Jewish law and life. Slonim is the editor of Total Immersion: A Mikvah Anthology ( Jason Aronson 1996, Urim 2006) and Bread and Fire; Jewish Women find God in the Everyday ( Urim 2008). Slonim and her husband are the grateful and proud parents of nine children.

Reflections on the Passing of Mr. Sami Rohr

By Rivkah Slonim

Sami was a cosmopolitan, debonair gentleman who spoke six languages. But in my mind, I will remember him always as the quintessential role model for enacting the Rebbe’s mission.

Jewish News » Obituaries » Remembering Sami Rohr

Jewish Unity Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 23 Video

with Rivkah Slonim and Michael Kigel

When there is discord between Jews, it is only because they fail to understand the true nature of their relationship with one another. When Jews understand that they are truly one, then all problems will automatically become resolved on their own. Guest...

Jewish.tv » Viewpoints » Wisdom from the Rebbe

Physical Judaism Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 8 Video

with Rivkah Slonim and Michael Kigel

The purpose of creation is fulfilled by our making use of our bodies and the physical world around us to do G‑d’s will. Guest Expert: Rivkah Slonim. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 8)

Jewish.tv » Viewpoints » Wisdom from the Rebbe

The Gift of Motherhood Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 4 Video

with Rivkah Slonim and Michael Kigel

The Torah reading for Rosh HaShanah describes two great women -- Sarah and Hannah -- and their intense determination to become mothers. Guest Expert: Rivkah Slonim. (From "Messages" -- Season 4, Episode 4)

Jewish.tv » Viewpoints » Wisdom from the Rebbe

The Lubavitcher Rebbe on Hair Covering Blessings from Above and Blessings from Below

By Rivkah Slonim

Displaying patience and uncanny sensitivity to the psychological and sociological issues at play, the Rebbe persisted in his efforts. Eventually, it paid off. By the late 1960s, wearing a wig was the norm in most Orthodox circles.

The Jewish Woman » Acts of Transformation » Inner & Outer Beauty

A Feminist on Mikvah

Interview with Rivkah Slonim by Janice Lochansky

In biblical times, entrance to a holy space was contingent on spiritual purity. Today, it is in sacred union alone that this law is enforced. Until the Holy Temple is rebuilt, it is in our bedrooms that we build the most hallowed of all hallowed shrines

The Jewish Woman » Acts of Transformation » Mikvah

Shalom Shabbat

By Rivkah Slonim

In the endless conflict between earth and spirit, sheer weight often wins out. Shabbat is a reunion with our inner selves, a return to the primal oneness of our souls

Inspiration & Entertainment » Contemporary Voices » Personal Journeys » On Being Jewish

The Mikvah

By Rivkah Slonim

Everything you wanted to know about Mikvah but didn't know to ask.

The Jewish Woman » Acts of Transformation » Mikvah

Chassidic Feminist My Personal Experiences

By Rivkah Slonim

I would describe myself as a Chassidic feminist. The two terms are not mutually exclusive, though their combination is not without tension...

The Jewish Woman » Spirituality and the Feminine » Celebrating Jewish Womanhood

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