Women & Feminism

What makes ceremonies specifically for women unique?

Acceptance versus rejection of the laws governing monthly mikveh visits.

A profile of the anarchist and lifelong advocate for social justice.

In the Middle Ages, a Jewish woman's social well-being was considered important, but her life was strictly guided by Jewish law.

Considering the role of gender in producing knowledge about Judaism.

Traditional Judaism can--and should--embrace feminism to allow for greater equality in Jewish religious life.

A founder of the Orthodox feminist movement discusses issues confronting the movement now and in the future

Women's association with the new moon dates far back in history.

 In this busy portion, the daughters of Zelophehad succeed in staking claim their father’s land — sort of.

Confronting a troubling biblical narrative.

By and large it is not only the preference for beauty that has spilled into Western culture, but also the equation between beauty and goodness.