Sep 26, 2017
On Rosh Hashanah, we dip apples in honey for a sweet new year, and some have the custom to include many edible "signs" (simanim) for the year to come. Rachel, Shoshanna, and Anne consider what are these "simanim" in Judaism -- idolatry? hocus pocus? prayer? -- and come to some interesting conclusions about Jewish unity....
Sep 6, 2017
Extremism is a growing phenomenon in Orthodox Judaism, and this is perhaps most obvious in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh. What can be done to counteract extremism? Is the excuse that, "The extremists are a tiny minority of our community" valid? And are we as vocal about extremism in our own sub-communities as we are...
May 29, 2017
Rabbi Chuck Davidson explains to Chochmat Nashim the ins and outs of conversion in the State of Israel, with its large population of non-halakhically Jewish Jews. Yes, really. Music: “Misery” by The Whips
May 23, 2017
Chochmat Nashim discusses women in Jewish leadership positions, and the unnecessary controversy over their titles.
Apr 6, 2017
Feminism. What is it? Do we need it as an independent value? Does it have a essential role in Torah Judaism, or contradict its premises? We don't all agree. -- What do you think?