Far from the view that traditional Jewish women are drudges chained to their kitchen and diaper pail, a more accurate way to describe them is like that of an officer directing troop movement from a command post. Lisa Aiken flips the notion that Judaism strips its women of their power, and proves how their influence effects major change. Another disturbing question she tackles is why women are excluded from time bound mitzvot such as tefillin and tzitzis?
Teshuva is to focus on reality, and to change our attitude. Until we can appreciate the consequences of our actions, any changes we're hoping for will be elusive and hard to pin down. Come spend an hour in Rebbetzin Heller's reality to make the most of these last few days of introspection.
Does it seem that instead of women gracefully rising above the glass ceiling, that many are crashing through it on their way down? Rebbetzin Heller lays all the cards on the table with unabashed candor and refreshing humor as she delves into many sensitive topics that women thirst to hear more about.
Doesn't it seem that instead of rising gracefully above the glass ceiling, many women are crashing through it on their way down? Rebbetzin Heller lays all the cards on the table with unabashed candor and refreshing humor as she delves into many sensitive topics that women thirst for.
Rebbetzin Heller's approach to tznius goes far deeper than the dresscode. The difficulty of tznius in today's society, she states, is how hard it is to separate who we are from who we have become and who we want to be, which severely limits our ability for any meaningful change. She elaborates on the three areas which are necessary to grasp in order to return to your essence of thought, speech and action. Take note: getting in touch with yourself takes a little work, but brings with it the satisfaction and dignity we all truly seek.
Leah is usually perceived as Jacob's unloved, unintended wife, which has undermined the profound impact she has had. Hear a fresh expose of one of the major builders of Klal Yisrael, whose achievements continue to echo throughout history. Discover Leah's connection to Cain and Abel, her suitability as a partner for Esau, and her strength to rise above a difficult marital situation to propel her husband into eternal spiritual greatness.
When seen superficially, Esther's life takes on qualities of a fairytale. Chosen to be queen in a beauty pageant, she saves all the Jews in the world facing extinction. Mrs. Bonnie Mansour describes Esther's tragic life on stepping into the palace. The lessons of self-sacrifice and modesty become even more inspiring when it becomes clear how we too are capable of reaching those levels.
Women have an incredible amount of creative capacity, which unfortunately was what caused Chava to sin. How did Hashem allow us to retain this powerful ability to accomplish while helping us override what we lacked in the beginning?
Why do women have a hard time finding happiness? Rebbetzin Neustadt discusses the tendency of comparing our life to the life of others, and how our exaggerated expectations of them will most probably leave us disappointed. How should we look for happiness, and for creating those special moments of beauty we so desire in life?
Rav Yaakov continues his presentation on women’s rights in Judaism. He proves that women were created as equals to man, but is careful to point out that this equality does not mean being identical. Hear a beautiful understanding of the differences between men and women on the deepest of spiritual levels, and precise definitions to concepts in the Torah that imply women’s dependence on those outside of them.