Women, Femininity & Feminism

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.

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

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...

What is in the DNA of a Jewish woman? And how can we use these qualities to structure our day to live our lives as better Jewish women?

The Torah’s gives a glowing description of the women’s exceptional contributions towards constructing the Mishkan—highlighting the feminine superiority of faith. This class also uncovers intriguing nuggets on the art of spinning goat-hair, a ghost-written...

The Torah’s narrative detailing Mass Revelation at Mount Sinai and the momentous giving of the Torah to the entire Jewish people demonstrates the unique relationship between Jewish women and our holy Torah. Discover the secret story behind the instruction...

After thousands of years of male dominance, the time has come for the feminine era to emerge when feminine energy is appreciated.

In this first class in a series on women’s roles in Judaism, we analyze the blessing that men recite daily thanking G‑d “for not making me a woman.” How are we to understand the seemingly derogatory implications of this blessing?

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?