We wish all our readers and their friends and families a happy Chanukah, full of light, love and happiness. May the light of the candles shine upon us all and help further understanding and Tikkun Olam.
We wish all our readers and their friends and families a happy Chanukah, full of light, love and happiness. May the light of the candles shine upon us all and help further understanding and Tikkun Olam.
7th International Bet Debora Conference of European Jewish Women, Activists, Academics and Rabbis
“Engendering Jewish Politics – Redefining the Role of Women”
April 16th – 19th 2015, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire (near London)
Gender equality can only be reached if Jewish women are more political and become empowered to take over leadership positions within Jewish communities and organizations. Gender issues also need to be taken more seriously in Jewish education. It is not enough to make women “honorary men” in Jewish religious life, because this way they will remain “invisible.” In order to make Judaism truly inclusive, women have to be seen and heard in positions of influence. more…
Please submit abstracts in English. Abstracts should describe the planned contribution (workshop, shiur, presentation, lecture, etc.) in 150 to 250 words. Please submit a brief bio and your contact information as well.
Submit to: bet.debora.conference2015@gmail.com by June 15, 2014
Lilli Marx brought back the Jewish Women’s Assocation, which had been founded in 1904 and forcibly disbanded in 1938, with her fellow campaigners in 1953. She died ten years ago. more…
7th International Bet Debora Conference of European Jewish Women, Activists, Academics and Rabbis
Engendering Jewish Politics – Redefining the Role of Women
April 16th – 19th, 2015
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire (near London)
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