Women, Femininity & Feminism

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Even in today’s day and age, with all of the advancements made in the treatment of women, we must rethink and challenge our value system.

As modern Jewish women, we often find ourselves juggling countless responsibilities—building a home, advancing our careers, nurturing relationships—all while seeking to stay connected to our deeper purpose. How can we honor our spiritual heritage and embr...

Dear Rachel, I am so overwhelmed! My life is filled with so much rushing and work and hecticness, and a “To Do” list a mile long. I have so much on my plate; my body is filled with aches and pains. I’m constantly criticizing myself for not being as organi...

More than children learn from texts, they learn from living examples of what they see.

Discover the unique way that women impact change in others as we learn revolutionary ideas chassidus teaches us about feminism.

He was unapologetic about the woman’s unique role and campaigned for women to be true to their “womanhood,” as established by Torah.

Before G-d gave the Torah to the Jewish people, He instructed Moses to first speak to the women and then to the men. Moreover, Scripture indicates that the messages were not the same. This class explores its significance, addressing the uniqueness of femi...