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The softer side of Judaism

Whether or not, you love it or hate it, The Jerusalem Post claims Judaism is getting in touch with its feminine side. You’ve heard my spiel before in previous posts about whether or not I would call myself a feminist, much less a Jewish feminist. And here is a redux. In short, I grew up… Continue reading The softer side of Judaism

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Maharat means Rabbi

Fast forward to the middle of this segment from the Jewish Channel and you’ll hear about the recent ordination of female Orthodox congregational leader, Maharat Sara Hurwitz. The Mixed Multitudes blog at MyJewishLearning.com commented on the ordination in a piece called “Mahara”t Sara Hurwitz, a “Unique” Woman Rabbi” and the Jewschool blog also offered congratulations… Continue reading Maharat means Rabbi