Essays

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

The classical interpretation is that Leah and Dinah’s behavior is being condemned as unbecoming the Jewish woman’s virtue of “innerness.” But a careful analysis of the source texts shows the very opposite to be the case . . .

Everyone can become a “mother.” What comes naturally to the female half of creation can be learned and assimilated by all, and not only in giving birth to children, but in every one of life’s endeavors.

The womanly strain in the "Song at the Sea"

How WOMEN & MEN can respect and celebrate their different but equal roles

A thought-provoking collection of ten lively essays outlining the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on subjects of particular interest to women - social involvement, equal rights, family planning, enlightened parenting, women’s Torah study and observance, and many other topical subjects.

Rather than encourage women to imitate their male counterparts, the Rebbe helped them recognize and actualize their feminine qualities.

He made of each Chasid a "rebbe," made each Chasid feel that responsibility and love for every Jew, made each Jew sense her or his own greatness and holiness.

Although I was at peace about my situation, it was still reassuring to hear from someone of the Rebbe’s stature that there is a role for every woman, whether a mother or not, in Judaism.