Jewish Women & Feminism

a site for Israeli women who wish to empower thamselves. This site offers articles, information, advice, tips, forums. and much much more for women who are interested in improving their lives in different ways

Information and online registration for the 3rd International Conference on Feminism and Orthodoxy. February 20-21, 2000 Sponsored by JOFA, the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance

It can be a challenge to find clothes appropriate for a Jewish, Torah observant lifestyle. This site contains links to various e-shops that sell clothes and headcoverings that can be appropriate.

Talks about the roles of Women and Judaism. What does it mean to be a woman and to be Jewish? Discussions of women and Judaism can be read off the internet, or one can be added to the email list.

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Urim Publications is a publisher and distributor of classical and contemporary Jewish interest books.

US/Israel Women to Women provides critical seed money for grassroots efforts which advocate equal status and fair treatment for both Arab and Jewish women in all spheres of Israeli life. These projects in turn become the foundation for social change in such areas as education, civil rights, domestic violence, and family planning, among other things.

Today, many families and communities seek ways to enhance our religious rituals by welcoming active participation of women in our ceremonies. There appears to be justification for inviting, as Ushpizin and Ushpizan, all the Biblical men and women whose righteous status would fill our succot with spiritual energy and holiness.

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A careful examination of rabbinic texts reveals that within patriarchy there was distinct movement to extend to women more rights and benefits. Among the topics to be studied in this course are relations between the sexes, giving testimony in a court of law, laws of marriage, divorce, and inheritance. The emphasis will be on reading sources in context. Versions of this course are available for credit, professional development and adult education.