Gender & Sexuality
Judaism and LGBTQ Issues: An Overview
Attitudes have shifted dramatically in recent decades, with sharp differences between the Orthodox and liberal movements.
Hair Coverings for Married Women
Why some Orthodox women cover their hair, whether with wigs, hats or scarves.
Sex and Sexuality 101
Judaism has an overwhelmingly positive attitude toward sex.
Adapting the Sheva Brachot for Same-Sex Marriages
Tweaking the traditional rituals and blessings for LGBT wedding ceremonies.
Overview: Women in Traditional Jewish Sources
What the Bible, Talmud and other classic texts say about women and their roles.
Jewish Feminist Thought
Jewish feminist thought seeks to create theological narratives that merge Judaism with feminist values.
Why Some Jewish Women Go to the Mikveh Each Month
What is niddah, or taharat ha mishpacha, and who observes it?
Orthodox Judaism and LGBTQ Issues
Efforts to make the community more compassionate have stopped short of sanctioning gay relationships.
Jewish Gender & Feminism Quiz
How much do you know about gender issues in the Jewish past and present?
Women in Rabbinic Literature
The rabbis of the Talmud designated specific female roles and activities, and were wary of women's nature, but they also tempered biblical laws that caused hardships for women.
Women in the Bible
In the Bible, women are sometimes portrayed as men's equals and other times as men's subordinates — or property.