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In the 1990's a ground-breaking program was started in Israel to train women, in-depth, in the the laws of niddah. Once trained and tested, these women are known as yo'atzot halakha. Today, thousands of women a day speak to these trained yo'atzot, seeking information on all areas related to the laws of niddah and other issues pertaining to sexuality and reproduction.
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1998
"Women and the Issuing of Halakhic Rulings," Henkin, Chana. Jewish Legal Writings by Women, Ed. Micah D. Halpern and Chana Safrai, Urim, 1998, 278-287.
Synopsis: Channa Henkin presents a discussion of the views of the Talmud, the rishonim (rabbinic authorities prior to the expulsion from Spain), and the aharonim (rabbinic authorities following the expulsion from Spain) regarding women in positions of leadership and halakhic authority. She applies this discussion to the position of yo'atzot and the requirements of such a role for women.
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Oct. 23, 2009
"Observant Married Jewish Women and Sexual Life: An Emperical Study," Labinsky, Ellen; Schemeidler, James; Yehuda, Rachel; Friedman, Michelle; Rosenbaum, Talli. Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, Oct. 23, 2009.
Synopsis: A scholarly article based on the results of a survey of 380 observant women to determine the relationship between the observance of family purity laws and sexual satisfaction in intimate marital life, taking into consideration religious observance and background, as well as current marital status. The analysis highlights the need to encourage healthy sexual attitudes and communication skills in the observant Jewish community. At the time of the research, it was found that observant Jewish women who have serious religious questions about sexual matters currently do not turn to religious personnel (rabbis or kallah teachers) for advice or counsel. The research concludes that yoatsot halakha, women religious teachers/advisors in taharat haMishpahah could have a positive impact on observant women in the area of marital sexual life.
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by Nishmat. The Nishmat Portal
Synopsis: Nishmat's Portal provides access to an online library and other information about women's health, halakha, and to yo'atzot who can assist in questions of taharat hamishpaha. There is also information about the American and Israeli programs for the training of yo'atzot.
www.yoatzot.org
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2002
"Rabbis, Rebbetzins and Halakhic Advisors," Wolowelsky, Joel B.. Tradition, 36:4, 2002, pp. 54-63.
Synopsis: In explaining the value and defending the position of yo'atzot halakha, women's halakhic advisors - as trained in Nishmat in Jerusalem for the purpose of advising women in the laws of niddah, Dr. Wolowelsky discusses the possibility of women functioning as rabbis for a variety of communal services.
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2001
"The Nishmat Taharat Hamishpacha Hotline: Women Helping Women," Zimmerman, Deena R. Le'ela, 51, 2001, 17-20.
Synopsis: Deena Zimmerman explains the role of women halakhic advisors and the daily hotline that they staff to answer taharat hamishpacha questions.
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1999
"(A WOMAN'S PLACE...) Yoatzot Halachah: Fortifying Tradition Through Innovation," Henkin, Chana. Jewish Action, Winter, 1999, 1-2.
Synopsis: Henkin discusses her work on behalf of taharat hamishpaha (family purity) and in training women to be halakhic consultants (Yo'atzot Halakha), in partnership with rabbis, to offer more sources of advice and expertise on sensitive questions.
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"New Conditions and New Models of Authority - the Yoatzot Halachah," Henkin, Chana. Nishmat.
Synopsis: In this article, Henkin discusses trends in the emergence of women in Israel's religious national community as halachic experts, the new types of projects these women engage in, and the special niche they fill.
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"Participating in the Process: Yoazot - Halakhic Advisors," Zimmerman, Deena. JOFA 3rd International Conference.
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