Megillah Reading by Women - an Halachic analysis by Rabbanit Dr. Michal Tikochinsky

What would happen if Ruth and Esther could leave their megillot, two scrolls rooted in different worldviews and different times, and meet on the road between Persia and Bethlehem? Dr. Orit Avnery invites us to imaginary meeting between Ruth and Esther

When Esther, the courageous queen, was charged by her uncle/cousin/adoptive father/husband to act to save her people, she first turned to the community for help, asking them to fast to support her efforts to save them... A Purimidrash by Rivka Haut and Susan Aranoff.

Why did the Israelite prophets choose to describe the relationship between God and his nation in terms of a relationship between a woman and her husband? Dr. Gili Zivan discusses and thinks whether another description is possible. 

Explore the parallels between the firstborn child opening the womb of his/her mother, and the rebirth of the Israelites as a free people

It encourages us to see the Torah as open to infinite possible interpretations as we continue. Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash discusses the story of the daughter of Jepthe. 

Many of us grew up learning the legend of Chana and her seven sons as part of the Chanuka story. We were taught that all seven of Chana’s sons were killed, one by one because they would not bow down to Antiochus’ idol.

As Yacov is on his way to meet Esav, the Torah describes him crossing the Yabok stream with his two wives, two maidservants and his eleven sons. One person is glaringly missing from this account of Yacov’s family: his one and only daughter, Dinah.

Dr. Nira Nachaliel offers us a new reading of the Firstfruits.

Dr. Yael Levine presents as an additional women´s stanza with It Was In The Middle Of The Night.

In this Midrash Dr. Bonna Devora Haberman presents the story of Ki Tavo from a feminist point of view. 

by Dr. Bonna Devora Haberman

According to the Mishna Brurah, women are obligated in observing all of the mitzvoth of the Passover Seder such as drinking the four cups of wine, reading the Haggada, eating matzah and eating maror(bitter herbs). Are they obligated to recline? Sharona Halickman Discusses

In this Midrash, Dr. Bonna Devora Haberman discusses Lekh Lekha from a feminist point of view.

by Dr. Bonna Devora Haberman

This a personal piece about the struggle between work and family as a jewish woman. Can being a stay at home mom can be a feminist act?  class="intro_big"

The "Mi Sheberach" prayer for chained women, composed by Dr. Yael Levine. The prayer is recited in synagogues throughout the Jewish world on the Shabbat preceding the fast of Esther. 

Trace the significant events in Miriam's life; securing Moshe, leading the people, slander and punishment, as well as her death and its aftermath

Dr. Bonna Devora Haberman articulates a feminist critiqueof Mishpatim that addresses both ancient shortcomings and modern-day slavery

According to Jewish Law, women are exempt from observing many time bound mitzvoth (commandments). In reference to the holidays, there are three positive mitzvoth which the Rabbis specifically require women to observe: lighting the Chanukah candles, reading Megilat Ester on Purim and drinking four cups of wine at the Passover seder.

This a proposal that was presented at a 2013 agunah summit and was sent to a number of rabbis and agunah activists, It is still very relevant today.

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