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February 11, 2016

Women, Orthodox Judaism, and the Changes in Jewish Law

Evolution or revolution?

Addressing recent controversies within Orthodox Judaism relating to women’s role in synagogue ritual, divorce law, and the ordination of female rabbis, David Stav and Mosheh Lichtenstein—both prominent Israeli rabbis—discuss what the future holds as well as fundamental questions about halakhah’s capacity for change. (Moderated by Lauren Levin; video begins at 56:34 and runs until 1:34:25.)

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February 11, 2016

  1. Russia Won’t Help Bring Peace to Syria

    Putin aims to demonstrate that Russia, and not America, is the main power broker in the region.

  2. Reorienting Israel’s Relations with American Jewry

    Seeing Ḥaredim and the “Jewish affinity” sector as sources of support.

  3. Why Read “Mein Kampf”

    Made safe with footnotes.

  4. Women, Orthodox Judaism, and the Changes in Jewish Law

    Evolution or revolution?

  5. Iran’s New Attempt to Infiltrate the West Bank

    Part of a regional strategy.