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	Judaism - The Role of Women (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		• The Role of Women in the Synagogue
		Women are discouraged from pursuing higher education or religious pursuits, but this seems to be primarily because women who engage in such pursuits might neglect their primary duties as wives and mothers.
		Women are exempted from all positive commandments ("thou shalts" as opposed to "thou shalt nots") that are time-related (that is, commandments that must be performed at a specific time of the day or year), because the woman's duties as wife and mother are so important that they cannot be postponed to fulfill a commandment.
	www.mnment.com /judaism/women.php (1717 words)

	The Role of Women / Torah 101 / Mechon Mamre
		In traditional Judaism, women's obligations and responsibilities are different from men's, but no less important (in fact, in some ways, women's responsibilities are considered more important, as we shall see).
		Women have held positions of respect in Judaism since biblical times. Miriam is considered one of the liberators of the people of Israel, along with her brothers Moses and Aaron. One of the Judges (Deborah) was a woman. Seven of the 55 prophets of the Bible were women.
		To understand the limited role of women in synagogue life, it is important to understand the nature of commandments in Judaism and the separation of men and women.
	www.mechon-mamre.org /jewfaq/women.htm (213 words)

	The ordination of women in the Roman Catholic Church
		In the Jewish tradition, the role of women in establishing a creative marriage-relationship, shaping the atmosphere of the home, bringing up children in a spirit of warmth and mutuality is regarded as vital.
		Judaism’s religious concern for children and their education is a recognition that they are the inexhaustible source of its own renewal.
		Secondly, that although the role of the woman is closely related to the home and the family, it is neither limited to it, nor is it something outside the concern of the man. More importantly, it should by now be clear that the home is far from being of limited, minor significance to Judaism.
	www.womenpriests.org /classic/sacks.asp (6732 words)

	Judaism 101: The Role of Women
		Women's obligations and responsibilities are different from men's, but no less important (in fact, in some ways, women's responsibilities are considered more important, as we shall see).
		The first of these women's mitzvot is nerot (literally, "lights") or hadlakat ha-ner (literally, "lighting the lights"), that is, the privilege of lighting candles to mark the beginning of the shabbat or a holiday.
		In recent years, some women have tried to reinvent Lilith, turning her into a role model for women who do not accept male domination or a rival goddess to the traditions that they think are too male-biased.
	www.jewfaq.org /women.htm (2935 words)

	Role of women in Judaism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Women were required to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem once a year and offer the Passover sacrifice, as well as on special occasions in their lives such as offering a todah ("thanksgiving") offering after childbirth.
		Maimonides ruled that a women who found her husband "repugnant" could compel a divorce, "because she is not like a captive, to be subjected to intercourse with one who is hateful to her." The rabbis also instituted and tighted prohibitions on domestic violence.
		Leaders of the Haredi community have been steadfast in their opposition to a change in the role of women, arguing that the religious and social constraints on women, as dictated by traditional Jewish texts, are timeless and are not affected by contemporary social change.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Role_of_women_in_Judaism (5604 words)

	Feminism and Judaism - Women in Judaism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In pre-industrial society, women were valued -- and valued themselves -- for their irreplaceable contributions to the functioning of the home.
		While many women would have undoubtedly welcomed the opportunity to be freed from some of the tedium involved (as would have men from the tedium of their jobs), they felt the importance of their role if for no other reason than the absence of machines which could perform the same tasks.
		The discrediting of women in their traditional roles has lead inevitably to a prejudice against womanhood and in favor of manhood which extends across the board.
	www.simpletoremember.com /vitals/feminismjudaism.htm (1157 words)

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		Women, on the other hand, are responsible for ensuring the continuity of the Jewish people by providing a Jewish home for their families.
		Women are exempt from time-bound obligations, such as praying with a Minyan, because their function in the home makes it impossible to be in both places at the same time.
		Judaism's definitions of the public and private roles are based on two elements: the need for structure within society and the nature of men and women.
	www.njop.org /choicerabbi.htm (1422 words)

	Role of a Jewish/Messianic Woman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The position of women is not nearly as lowly as many modern people think; in fact, the position of women in halakhah (Jewish Law) that dates back to the biblical period is in many ways better than the position of women under US civil law as recently as a century ago.
		Traditional Judaism recognizes that forced sexual relations within the context of marriage are rape and are not permitted; in many states in the West, rape within marriage is still not a criminal act.
		Judaism is something that permeates every aspect of your life, everything that you do, from the time you wake up in the morning to the time you go to bed, from what you eat and how you dress to how you conduct business.
	www.justgivemethetruth.com /jewish_role_of_women.htm (1763 words)

	Judaism FAQs
		Women are exempt from having to follow most of the set daily prayer services, and most other positive time bound mitzvot, such as wearing tefillin.
		As such, the law codes specify that women are not eligible to be counted in a minyan, as a minyan is a quorum of those who are obligated.
		His responsum showed that it was possible for women to make a vow which would obligate themselves to follow these mitzvot; their new status is halakhically considered to have the same level of obligation as that of men.
	groups.msn.com /judaismfaqs/womeninjewishlaw.msnw (4166 words)

	English Works! Sample I-Search Paper
		In fact, the women are allowed to work, but Judaism believes that the primary roles of the woman are as wife, mother, and keeper of the household.
		Although the primary role of the Jewish woman is as mother and wife, she is encouraged to pursue other goals.
		This tells me that a woman's role in Judaism is one of respect and reverence, with the exception of a few issues (like divorce).
	depts.gallaudet.edu /englishworks/writing/Judaism.html (1876 words)

	About The Role Of Women (Messianic Judaism) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Women seem to be the forgotten ones in Scripture, whose roles have been sadly diminished within some assemblies.
		Women were indeed touched by Yeshua's message and believed; no wonder it was women who came to his tomb with spices and discovered the greatest miracle of all: the tomb was empty!
		Women are not exempt from the command to seek G-d, learn, and obey, whether they are single or married.
	www.lightofmashiach.org /women/roleofwomen.html (2366 words)

	Feminism and Judaism: Women, Tradition, and the Women's Movement - Review Judaism - Find Articles
		Finally, there is a discussion of the role of women in halakhic Judaism, coupled with an outline of a wide range of halakhot that relate to women.
		Kaufman's intended audience could hardly be those women who are not committed to halakha and who criticize the non-egalitarian nature of Jewish tradition.(1) Yet the bulk of the book is equally inconsequential for those women within the halakhic community who are pushing for greater involvement in religious ritual.
		While a women, like a man, is permitted to touch and hold the Torah scroll at all times, the practice of women's hakafot has been opposed by contemporary halachic authorities.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0411/is_4_47/ai_54600131 (830 words)

	women minyan driving electricity shabbat yom tov sheni
		The rigid fences which separated men and women in the synagogue have been broken down, the liturgy has been modernized, the prohibition of electricity on the Sabbath has been questioned, kohanim have been allowed to marry divorcees and proselytes, and the scandal of a recalcitrant husband refusing a get for his wife has been solved.
		According to the Mishnah (Berakhot 3:3), women are required to recite the tefilah, and tefilah in the Mishnah does not mean "prayer" but rather the amidah or the eighteen benedictions.
		In doing that he highly emphasized the similarity of Conservative and Orthodox Judaism (the halakhah is obligatory on Jews and the theoretical considerations and processes of halakhic change) while ignoring Conservatism’s similarities to Reform “under the hood” ((1) their rejection of “verbal revelation” i.e.
	www.adath-shalom.ca /hekel.htm (5154 words)

	WOMEN: CHRISTIANITY VS JUDAISM
		The position of women in Jewish Law (Halacha) dating back to the ancient biblical period was in many ways better than the position of women under American civil law, and the rest of Western civilization, as recently as a century ago.
		Women's obligations and responsibilities are different from men's, and, in some ways, women's responsibilities are considered more important.
		Judaism recognizes that women are endowed with a greater degree of
	jdstone.org /cr/files/women_christianityvsjudaism.html (947 words)

	Judaism 101: People Table of Contents
		Judaism does not maintain that Jews are better than other people.
		The position of women under traditional Jewish law is not nearly as lowly as many modern people think.
		The story of the origins of Judaism, from Abraham to the Children of Israel, discussing the lives of the Patriarchs.
	www.jewfaq.org /tocpeople.htm (244 words)

	Question 8.4: What is the Orthodox view of the role of women in Judaism?
		Answer: The role of women in Orthodox Jewish life, like the role of men, is a complex and dynamic product of the myriad components of life.
		While debate rages throughout contemporary society as to the origin and benefit of these roles for women, it is widely recognized throughout the Orthodox Jewish world that the roles of wife and mother afford tremendous opportunity for spiritual expression and growth.
		Thus, the role of the Jewish woman is not easily defined, as it will assume different forms as each woman develops herself in accordance with the general parameters of Jewish law and philosophy.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/judaism/FAQ/04-Observance/section-53.html (651 words)

	Parashat Korach - Special Features - OU.ORG
		Yocheved and Miriam acted courageously by disobeying Par'o and are highly praised for their role in preserving the future nation of Israel.
		Miriam's prophecy to her father Amram consisted of a logical argument which convinced him to take back his wife; Moshe Rabeinu, the redeemer of Israel was the result.
		Never underestimate the role of women in Judaism and Jewish history.
	www.ou.org /torah/tt/5759/korach59/specialfeatures.htm (517 words)

	Question 8.2: What is the Conservative view of the role of women in Judaism?
		One position of the CJLS is that daughters of Kohanim and Leviym can be accorded the same aliyot that are normally accorded to Kohanim and Leviyim, whether they are single or married.
		(b) The role of the Kohen is either to serve as the medium for G-d's blessing to israel, or to pray for Israel to be blessed--either purpose is appropriate for a Bat Kohen who possesses lineal sanctity.
		Women of Priestly descent may benefit from the perquisities of Kehunah, but they are excluded by the Torah from peforming the rituals of the Kohanim in the Temple.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/judaism/FAQ/04-Observance/section-51.html (961 words)

	Kressel's Korner
		Some Jewish women feel they should wear talleisim and tefillin to "be equal" to men.
		Although Orthodox women do not hold the title "rabbi," their influence and leadership on Jewish life is unmistakable.
		Many women are bothered by separate seating in synagogues.
	www.beingjewish.com /kresel (525 words)

	S.C.J. FAQ: Section 8.4. Woman and Marriage: What is the Orthodox view of the role of women in Judaism?
		The role of women in Orthodox Jewish life, like the role of men, is a complex and dynamic product of the myriad components of life.
		The FAQ is a collection of documents that is an attempt to answer questions that are continually asked on the soc.culture.jewish family of newsgroups.
		If you would like to be part of the group to which the maintainer directs questions, please drop a note to the FAQ maintainer at maintainer@scjfaq.org.
	www.shamash.org /lists/scj-faq/HTML/faq/08-04.html (665 words)

	Women & Judaism / Questions & Answers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Although there are jobs unique to women, men seem to take on a far greater role than women in Judaism.
		The feminist movement was correct in fighting the stereotypical, unfair depiction of women being objects who are just there for their man, and to dust and shine their floors.
		Q: Despite different roles, their particular roles seem to be secondary ones.
	www.simpletoremember.com /vitals/WomenJudaism.htm (304 words)

	Amazon.com: On Women & Judaism: Books: Blu Greenberg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		With this experience, I eagerly pore over virtually everything she publishes, and On Women* and Judaism* was no exception.
		She treats the reader with respect and although she does not assume that the reader has a high degree of understanding the way she explains certain Jewish terms is with respect.
		Apart from this one chapter, which seems to depart from her usual rigour when dealing with matters of tradition, this is an excellent response to many "women's issues" -- most of which, like divorce, are really issues BOTH genders need to evaluate in a good, honest light.
	www.amazon.com /Women-Judaism-Blu-Greenberg/dp/082760226X (1389 words)

	Women in the Talmud Rabbi Aaron Eli Glatt - OU.ORG (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Rabbi Aaron Eli Glatt, M.D. The role of women in Judaism has become a subject of intense interest - and distortion - in recent years.
		Many people pontificate about what the Talmud and the Rabbis say on the subject, and back their often misguided claims with quotes that are either misinterpreted or wrenched from their context.
		Most importantly, it presents Judaism's true perspective on the lofty and respected role of women in Judaism.
	www.ou.org /publications/women.htm (338 words)

	The Jewish Eye - Shiurim For Women by Rav Weinberger
		They set the religious tone for their household, and women have a profound influence over their husbands, children, and all those who they meet.
		One means of learning about the role that HaShem has set out for us, as women, is the continual study of subjects in question.
		He does this by illustrating the effect that various women have had throughout time, such as our Sarah who was influential in helping Avraham to achieve his goals.
	www.largeprintreviews.com /TJEwomens.html (600 words)

	WOMEN'S ORDINATION: PRIESTS, PASTORS, MINISTERS, RABBIS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In opposite-sex marriage, for example, men are to lead and women are to be submissive to their husbands.
		In religion institutions women are not to be placed in a position of authority over men.
		A logical result of these beliefs is that women are not to be considered for ordination.
	www.religioustolerance.org /femclrgy.htm (759 words)

	Untitled Document
		When Jewish life began expanding beyond the world of the shtetl, the role of women in Judaism began to grow and change as well, although not always in tandem with these shifts to the secular world.
		Girlfriends Elderly women who grew up together in Lithuania recall how they survived the war and kept their friendship intact.
		Half the Kingdom An examination of the role of women in contemporary Judaism.
	www.jhvc.org /using_film/subject_index/women.html (354 words)

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