Feminism: Giving Birth to a New Judaism

Publication Date: September 1981

Publisher: National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (U.S.)

Author(s): Martha Ackelsberg

Research Area: Culture and religion; Social conditions

Keywords: Gender; Discrimination; Empowerment; Family

Type: Other

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author discusses the spiritual, educational and familial obstacles that prevent women from fully participating in the Jewish community. Although equal access is a crucial step to overcoming these obstacles, a fundamental transformation of Jewish education, spirituality and familial tradition is necessary in order for the Jewish community to be responsive to and reflective of all its members.