Role of women in Judaism in reference to feminism Flashcards
1
Q
why don’t women count in a minyan?
A
because they are not obliged to pray in the synagogue at specific times
seen as a physical distraction to men in prayer
2
Q
how do Orthodox Jews respond to the inequality?
A
suggest they have different but equal roles
3
Q
what are some changes from the feminist movement?
A
liturgy has changed to say that God is neither male nor female
