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Jewish Feminism
History
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1972 - Hebrew Union College, ordained the first female Rabina
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Etymology
Halacha (Jewish law), religious institutionalization of the social and sexual status of women. There was a controversy between religion and life in which women began to be one of the points to be discussed,
Judaism has generated various philosophies, that have been considered revolutionary by contemporary cultures
Role of women in Judaism has been defined by elements deeply rooted in history. it is difficult to generalize about the status of Jewish women because of the diversity of societies, lifestyles and circumstances that surrounded their existence.
Main Ideas
Jewish feminism is about the conflict between Jews and Palestinians, these factor complicate women joining forces to fight against sexism.
Have two important factors for its enrichment and for moving forward despite its diversity: the vigor and creativity of women.
There are several laws that protect the legal status of women such as the Equal Rights for Women Act enacted in 1951 and the Women’s Jobs Act, 1954
Referents
Judith Plaskow, american Jewry, is one of the largest representatives of American Judea-feminism. Who published an article on the Judeo-feminist program
Samah Salaime, founder of the organization Arab Women at the Centre, provides legal advice and assistance to the Jewish group in Israel
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Criticism
The Society for Humanist Judaism issued a statement: A woman has the moral right and must have the permanent legal right to decide to terminate a pregnancy in accordance with her own ethical standards.