by Rabbi Benjamin J. Samuels
Our small, inclusive shul was founded on the principle that a multi-vocal and participatory community substantively enriches our commitment to excellence in Torah learning and tefila. Shabbat morning derashot are therefore delivered by both our shul's rabbinical leadership, and its laity on a rotating basis.
Rabbi Benjamin J. Samuels is the rabbi of Congregation Shaarei Tefilla in Newton, MA.
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Posted on 1:16PM October 24, 2004 | (0) Comment(s) | Email This
by Chaya Batya Neugrochl
When it came to Torah study, I perceived two polar realities in the schools of my youth. On the one hand, limudei kodesh in all subjects included an involved pedantic and mechanical memorization of what seemed to be endless lists of predetermined facts, interpretations and opinions. There was no room, no time, and no inclination to personalize the learning process by seeking out the individual's voice, thought process or insight.
Chaya Batya Neugrochl teaches at Ma'ayanot High School for Girls in Teaneck, NJ.
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Posted on 1:11PM October 24, 2004 | (0) Comment(s) | Email This
by Matthew J. Maryles
In thinking about contemporary Orthodoxy, it is important to acknowledge honestly the deep resentment and frustration felt by many pious and halakhically committed women. Rightly or wrongly, many of these women feel that the Halakha, which has been extraordinarily humane and sensitive to the needs of women over time, now implies a second-class status for women.
Matthew J. Maryles is a member of the Executive Committee of The Orthodox Caucus.
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Posted on 1:01PM October 24, 2004 | (1) Comment(s) | Email This
by Pearl Markovitz
Some of the practices observed in the marking of a yahrzeit, such as the lighting of a memorial candle, and, in some Orthodox shuls, the saying of kaddish, involve women as well as men. Other observances, including receiving an aliya for maftir and serving as shaliach tzibur, are in the exclusive domain of men.
Pearl Markovitz is an English and Holocaust Studies teacher at John Bowne High School in Queens, NY.
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Posted on 12:45PM October 24, 2004 | (0) Comment(s) | Email This
by Rabbi Haskel Lookstein
In recent years women in my congregation, particularly prospective brides, have asked how they could be more actively recognized during life cycle events. In response to continuing discussions on this matter and as a result of some reading that I have done on the subject, I have developed a number of policies.
Rabbi Haskel Lookstein is the rabbi of Kehilath Jeshurun and principal of The Ramaz School in New York City.
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Posted on 10:18AM October 24, 2004 | (0) Comment(s) | Email This
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