In the 19th century, she wrote that Jewish laws which degraded women were not the word of God but the wrongheaded ideas of men.
Born in Bombay, Sassoon became a successful businesswoman and philanthropist, with guts: she insisted on chanting from a Torah scroll in the 1800’s.
“Almost nothing halakhically but prejudice and lack of familiarity stand against women holding rabbinic office.”
She was so useful to the king that he personally allowed her to take custody of an estate for triple the usual timeframe.
She wrote the first fully realized personal poem of the medieval era.
Babatha’s story offers a window into the lives of ancient Judean women, showing that they could own property and stand their ground in court.
“Here and Now” is designed to reflect the lives of asylum seekers in Israel.
“I think that we’re due for a change, and there’s no question about that. How much of a change is the question.”
We may finally learn why Pope Pius XII did not speak up for Jews against the Nazis.
Making reference to the Pirkei Avot compilation of ethical teachings, the letter was signed by “Scandal” actor Joshua Malina and 40 rabbis.
I remain with the dilemma of having to choose between two progressive candidates. So I came up with three questions for choosing.
Two-thirds of Jews would vote for any Democratic candidate in the 2020 presidential election over Trump — including Bernie Sanders.
The reason for the addition of the Leap Day was that the Julian calendar, instituted by Julius Caesar, was no longer working by 46 BCE.
“Bernie’s said the same thing forever. He is what he is.”
What if Sanders is giving millions of people frustrated with our political system a constructive way to channel their energy?
The film appears to have helped Bernie clear his throat for his own improbable presidential run.
Jews were more likely than non-Jews to say Sanders wasn’t religious. Sanders’ non-practicing form of Judaism is common in the Jewish community.
