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But when one woman shares her story about an abusive man—especially when that man is in a position of power—it often breaks the dam, allowing others the accused has preyed upon to feel safer coming forward. These women are not riding a wave for 15 minutes of fame; they are emboldened and empowered by the examples of other victims. They see that they are not alone. They hope people will believe them. They are finding strength and safety in numbers.
On the one hand, at least it's not a manel. On the other hand, will she have to wear a burka? #facepalm #manel #frumwomenhavefaces
"It seems the list has gained momentum. Another source who saw the list described it as a “spreadsheet of about 15 names” that allows women to anonymously fill out the name of an alleged perpetrator, a brief description of the alleged incident, who else was involved in the alleged incident and if any further action was taken. The purpose of the list, said the source, was to “allow women to see that they were not alone.” One alleged perpetrator was mentioned by five different independent sources." Reported by Hannah Dreyfus of The Jewish Week
This week Britain marks the women's suffrage centenary - this lead Founder of JOFA UK, Dina Brawer to reflect on what has changed for women in the Jewish world in the last 100 yrs - on BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought - at 52.36 minutes into program:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09q3j6x
"In the spirit of the Shehecheyanu blessing, thank G-d we are finally here. Now let’s keep going." JGirls Magazine
"I know what I would like to see happen. They should hire one of the many knowledgeable and spiritual women to give a class on women and perhaps marriage. Instead of the students being told what women are capable of by men, let them learn from actual women." - Aliza Gable Lipkin
One group of women has taken matters into their own hands. Spearheaded by Rivka Lieberman, a Bais Yaakov alumna and mother of three young Bais Yaakov girls, Tmunah Jr., a new Jewish magazine for children, was launched in January, 2018. Go Ann Koffsky!!!
Office logo signage is up!!! Let us know if you want to visit us in our new space. We would love to see you! WeWork WeWork 42nd Street #dowhatyoulove
"Recent reports of rabbis in Israel denigrating women going to the army and women in general have been particularly upsetting. So I’d like to dedicate the following words of Torah to the brave, spiritual young women who devote time to Torah study and serve their country." - Karen Miller Jackson
"It’s pretty clear that the OU doesn’t believe this is a real ‘halachic’ problem,” said Bat Sheva Marcus , president of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA). “If the OU truly thought that women clergy was a violation of halacha, they wouldn’t have ‘grandfathered’ in those synagogues. You don’t ‘grandfather in’ halachic violations.”
This is the best thing ever. We are huge fans of feminism delivered with major doses of humor. Have some of your own to add? Comment below! Maybe we can make our own list as an Orthodox feminist addendum!
What a gem... #thisiswhatasarcasticintroslooklike
https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbi-tells-idf-recruits-wom…/
