Although this post mostly suggests that we have dialogue, it brings up for me my feelings about being an Orthodox Jewish woman.
I am a proud Orthodox Jewish woman in a leadership role; holding an equal role to many men in the community.
Although my role is not as prestigious a role as Deborah the prophetess in her day; I am respected, seen, and heard by the many Orthodox Jewish men whom I work with.
I am not desired for my body; rather I am respected for my soul and the inner wisdom that the Torah teaches women have been blessed with.
Men and women are intrinsically different, and for me, equal opportunity does not mean equal roles. Equal opportunity means I have the opportunity to be the best I can be in my role.
I am satisfied with my life, grateful to be modest, not confined or restricted, and proud of my ability to serve G-d in the unique way that an Orthodox Jewish woman can.
Great post! I like how you defend and re-introduce the idea of dialogue. Also, that the best way to deal with an idea is to explore it (with an expert).
I won’t NOT read the book, but I feel like I should be reading more direct Torah sources with my time. If someone actually handed it to me, I would definitely read it, but I guess I won’t go out of my way.
Very interesting
Thank you!
Although this post mostly suggests that we have dialogue, it brings up for me my feelings about being an Orthodox Jewish woman.
I am a proud Orthodox Jewish woman in a leadership role; holding an equal role to many men in the community.
Although my role is not as prestigious a role as Deborah the prophetess in her day; I am respected, seen, and heard by the many Orthodox Jewish men whom I work with.
I am not desired for my body; rather I am respected for my soul and the inner wisdom that the Torah teaches women have been blessed with.
Men and women are intrinsically different, and for me, equal opportunity does not mean equal roles. Equal opportunity means I have the opportunity to be the best I can be in my role.
I am satisfied with my life, grateful to be modest, not confined or restricted, and proud of my ability to serve G-d in the unique way that an Orthodox Jewish woman can.
I have nothing to add to your amazing comment.
I read this book as a young mom. I think my in-laws bought it before it was banned.
Content-wise, it was pretty on the money.
Yes! For someone already exposed to ideas, it was much better than reading what felt like propaganda at times.
I think it was the official recognition of a heterodox movement in a dialogue, something that was banned decades earlier.
He is a very esteemed rabbi, then and afterwards.
Interesting case altogether
The Reform rabbi had some interesting statements after October 7- introspection in the heterodox movements.
All together really interesting and substantive.
Thank you. Can I quote your comments in a follow up post? I particularly benefited from the link you posted.
https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/a-rabbis-confession-on-yom-kippur/
Great post! I like how you defend and re-introduce the idea of dialogue. Also, that the best way to deal with an idea is to explore it (with an expert).
Thanks! Will you read the book?
I won’t NOT read the book, but I feel like I should be reading more direct Torah sources with my time. If someone actually handed it to me, I would definitely read it, but I guess I won’t go out of my way.
Makes sense.
Healthy dialogue is what is missing in the modern cancel culture.
That's why I didn't answer the questions.
You're welcome!
והמבין יבין
אני לא מבינה
That's right, thank you for telling me to reach out to Rabbi Reinman when I mentioned elsewhere that his book had impacted me!