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Marcia Levin's avatar

Yes, and perhaps think and speak of women as not the “other “to be bestowed

upon. Women don’t need to be elevated or isolated or degraded. And women can consider not allowing themselves to accept the false empowerment of this patriarchal structure.

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Seth Daniel Riemer's avatar

Exactly! No patronizing of women!

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Marcia Levin's avatar

So interesting. I love to read your essays. This one resonates especially for me. Jewish life makes so much sense. I enjoyed how you have described immanence and transcendence.

we have to keep women’s voices past and present central in Jewish leadership.

Thank you!

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Seth Daniel Riemer's avatar

Thank you, Marcia. I believe that affirming women might be key to the spirit of Jewish spiritual and social renewal. Seth

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