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More About Women, Femininity & Feminism from Chabad.orgLetters of the Rebbe about Women, Femininity & Feminism
Wednesday, March 17, 1954 - Adar II 12, 5714
Purim, 5714
Thursday, January 04, 1979 - Tevet 5, 5739
The important steps to be made in the transition from a Jewish daughter to a Jewish mother…
Thursday, January 18, 1962 - Shevat 13, 5722
Saturday, February 07, 1970 - Adar I 1, 5730
The sun and moon were both created as great luminaries, each with its exclusive purpose and function. Man and woman neatly reflect a similar concept, each created with their own unique mission and purpose to fulfill.
Monday, August 25, 1975 - Elul 18, 5735
The privileges and responsibilities of the Jewish women, the “Akeres Habayis,” are so great, that it is she who has the tremendous merit of determining the atmosphere of the home. A special message for “the thinking Jewess.”
Monday, November 15, 1954 - Cheshvan 19, 5715
Besides for the great merit and blessings a woman brings upon herself by wearing a shaitel, it also demonstrates her true strength and character.
Thursday, December 01, 1960 - Kislev 12, 5721
With all the greatness and blessing that a sheitel brings, even were it to entail serious difficulty, it would still be worthwhile; certainly, where this is not the case, there need be no worries at all.
Sunday, January 14, 1979 - Tevet 15, 5739
Both the parent and the plant bring life to their offspring. Unlike the plant, which must be connected to its roots, the human may eventually live on its own. However, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are referred to as our roots . . .
Saturday, January 31, 1987 - Shevat 1, 5747
The miracle of Purim demonstrates the greatness of the Jewish women to such an extent that the Megillah is not named after Mordechai, or even Mordechai and Esther together, but only Esther.
Wednesday, July 23, 1975 - Av 15, 5735
We can hasten the redemption by removing the reason for the exile, Torah education for girls is the path forward.
Sunday, May 01, 1977 - Iyar 13, 5737
A feminist asks: if Judaism stresses a woman's role as a mother, what is a woman’s purpose if she cannot physically have children?