Orthodoxy at a Turning Point: A National Conversation

Panel #2: Women and the Future of Judaism

Moderated by Rebbetzin Sharon Freundel

Distinguished Guest Panel:

There is no more far-reaching, exciting, and controversial development in Orthodox Judaism in our time than the turmoil about the status of women in Jewish life, and the aspiration to enhance their status. What is the halakhic basis for such an aspiration? Does Orthodoxy recognize the concept of equality that so many Orthodox Jews live by in other walks of life? How should the new position of women in the larger society affect their position in the traditional Jewish community?

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Want to know more before the event? Read these articles and show up on November 7 with qustions!

Rabbi Dr. Daniel Sperber on Women and Public Torah Reading

Rabbi Dr. Daniel Sperber on Women in Rabbinic Leadership Roles

Rabbi Dr. Aryeh Frimer on Partnership Minyanim

Rabbi Dr. Aryeh Frimer on Women in Communal Leadership Positions

Rabbi Dr. Aryeh Frimer on Tamar Ross's book, Guarding the Treasure

Rabbi Dr. Aryeh Frimer on Rabbi Dr. Daniel Sperber's book, Darka shel Halacha

Rabbi Mendel Shaprio on Kriat haTorah by Women