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March 29, 2022
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Va’tichtov; Darshanit Miriam Udel; Rabbanit Leah Sarna; Article; Brandeis University; Chiddush; Drisha Institute; Feminism; Koren; Matan Women's Institute of Torah Studies; Midreshet Lindenbaum; Midreshet Nishmat; Sefaria; Women Rabbis; Writing
From Maharat’s Va’tichtov to Lindenbaum’s post-high school program to Nishmat’s yo’etzet program, there is a growing number of programs for women’s advanced Torah study, publishing opportunities included as women's interpretations of Torah are welcomed to tradition.
March 28, 2022
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Article; D’var Torah; Beit midrash; Culture; Drisha; Feminism; Glass ceiling; Midrash; Rabbi Lamm; Torah U'Madda; Women Rabbis
Taking part in the conversation on Lehrhaus, Rabbanit Leah Sarna opens up about the difficult coping with the phrase Torah U-Madda which does not stand true for women beyond the college years and ways to grow beyond the current limits.
2022/5782
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D’var Torah; Parshat Shemini; Parashah; Burial; Compassion; Death; Mensch; Middot; Name; Netziv; Pesach; Rabbi Lamm; Talmud; Tanakh
Mentioning the names of those burying Aharon’s sons is a deviation from the normal way deaths are presented in the Torah. Tamar Green Eisenstat explains the middot which they represent, from humility to menschlichkeit.
March 22, 2022
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Rabba Sara Hurwitz; D’var Torah; Holidays; Pesach; Chametz; Food; Gefilte fish; Kitniyot; Matzah; Seder
Martha Stewart interviews Rabba Sara Hurwitz about the distinction between kosher and kosher for Pesach, including a dive into the history of kitniyot and some fun food anecdotes.
2022/5782
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D’var Torah; Parshat Tzav; Parashah; Community; Korbanot; Midrash; Peace; Standards; Tanakh; Ukraine
Korban Shelamim, the peace offering, is the korban used to teach rules about all korbanot. Yedidah Koren explains why this is both the great equalizer and the epitome of connection.
2022/5782
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#maharat10daysoftorah; D’var Torah; Video; Holidays; Purim; Drinking; Evil; God; Good; Hidden; Talmud; Uncertainty
Rabbanit Tali Schaum Broder takes a new look at the drinking on Purim and finding God in the hidden corners of our lives despite the uncertainty.
2022/5782
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#maharat10daysoftorah; D’var Torah; Video; Holidays; Purim; Belonging; Community; Coping; Individual; Prayer; Responsibility; Ta’anit Esther
Rabbanit Adina Fredman speaks about the bold actions of individuals and community, and the coping mechanisms Judaism provides in the face of danger.
2022/5782
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#maharat10daysoftorah; D’var Torah; Video; Holidays; Purim; Eliyahu; Megillah; Midrash; Redemption; Tanakh; Ukraine; War
Rabba Rachel Kohl Finegold draws the parallel between the megillah and the current war in Ukraine, as well as parallels between the salvation of Eliyahu and Charvonah with the many unnamed heroes in Ukraine.
March 14, 2022
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Article; Holidays; Purim; Community; Creativity; Family; History; Jewish life; Joy; Leadership; Music; Satire; Spiel; Theater; Worldwide; Yiddish
The role of the Purim spiel in the reflection upon the year and processing its events is a crucial one. Nomi Kaltmann contrasts the modern-day experience with how it evolved from its original conception.
2022/5782
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#maharat10daysoftorah; D’var Torah; Video; Holidays; Purim; Calendar; Pesach; Redemption; Talmud; Tanakh; Yahrtzeit
Rabbi Adam Mintz juxtaposes Adar Sheini and the value of being quick to observe a mitzvah and discusses the different redemption styles of Purim and Pesach.
