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Sperber, Daniel
"Congregational Dignity and Human Dignity: Women and Public Torah Reading," Sperber, Daniel. Edah Journal, 3:2, Elul 5763.
Synopsis: Since the principle of kevod ha-beriyot overrides that of kevod ha-tsibur in classic halakhic argumentation, this article
argues that in congregations where women genuinely wish to have greater participation in the synagogue service and an inability to do so causes them hardship, women should be called to the Torah and read their portions should they desire.
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Shapiro, Mendel
"Qeri'at ha-Torah by Women: A Halakhic Analysis," Shapiro, Mendel. Edah Journal, 1:2, 2001.
Synopsis: R. Mendel Shapiro offers a comprehensive review and analysis of the halakic issues raised by women's participation in qeri'at ha- Torah (public Torah reading) in a traditional minyan (quorum) of men.
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Berger, Zackary Sholem
"Simply not honored? The "hypersensitivities" of Jewish women," Berger, Zackary Sholem. zackarysholemberger.blogspot.com, June, 2008.
Synopsis: The author of this blog questions some of the statements in Prof. Frimer's critique (referenced on this page) of Prof. Daniel Sperber's book.
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Frimer, Aryeh A.
"Lo Zo haDerekh: A Review of Rabbi Prof. Daniel Sperber's Darkah shel Halakha," Frimer, Aryeh A.. The Seforim Blog, June, 2008.
Synopsis: Prof. Frimer critiques the analysis and application of the halakhic concept of k'vod hab'riyot (human dignity), in particular to women receiving aliyot, in Prof. Daniel Sperber’s book (Hebrew) Darkah shel Halakha. Further discussion appears on the blog at the link that is provided in the downloadable PDF file.
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Henkin, Rabbi Yehuda Herzl; Kanefsky, Rabbi Yosef; Katz, Dr. Ben Tzion; Rosthstein, Rabbi Gidon; Shapiro, Rabbi Mendel
"Communications: Women's Aliyyot in Contemporary Synagogues," Henkin, Rabbi Yehuda Herzl; Kanefsky, Rabbi Yosef; Katz, Dr. Ben Tzion; Rosthstein, Rabbi Gidon; Shapiro, Rabbi Mendel. Tradition, 41:1, Spring 2007, 102-121.
Synopsis: R. Henkin. R. Kanefsky, Dr. Katz, and R. Shapiro respond to R. Gidon Rothstein, who wrote the original article by that title (referenced on this page). R. Rothstein responds to those communications. The dialog presented by these communications is a continuation of the discussion about aliyyot for women.
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Henkin, Yehuda Herzl
"Qeri'at Ha-Torah by Women: Where We Stand Today," Henkin, Yehuda Herzl. The Edah Journal, 1:2, 2001.
Synopsis: This essay is a response to and analysis of the arguments presented in the article, "Qeri'at ha-Torah by Women: A Halakhic Analysis" by Mendel Shapiro. The author articulates practical and theoretical conclusions on the questions of women's aliyyot and Torah readings.
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Isaacs, Alick
"Kevod Hatzibbur: Towards a Contextualist History of Women's Role in Torah Reading," Isaacs, Alick. Nashim, 12, Fall, 2006, 261-288.
Synopsis: This article suggests a novel approach to the problem of how the Talmudic concept of kevod hatzibbur (the dignity of the community) should be understood and applied in contemporary Jewish law.
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Korff, Rabbi Y.A.; Wolowelsky, Dr. Joel B.
"Communications: Uncommon Aliyyot," Korff, Rabbi Y.A.; Wolowelsky, Dr. Joel B.. Tradition, 41:1, Spring 2007, 122-123.
Synopsis: R. Korff expresses his displeasure with Dr. Wolowelsky's essay by that title (referenced on this page). Dr. Wolowelsky responds to R. Korff�s criticism.
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Riskin, Shlomo; Shapiro, Mendel
"Torah Aliyyot for Women; A Response to Shlomo Riskin," Riskin, Shlomo; Shapiro, Mendel. Meorot, 7:1, 2008.
Synopsis: This article argues that the analyses by Rabbis Mendel Shapiro and Daniel Sperber (cited on this page) to find halakhic justifications for aliyot for women are mistaken. R. Mendel Shapiro responds to R. Riskin and the response can be found in the same link, as does R. Riskin's final response to R. Shapiro.
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Rosenak, Avinoam
"'Dignity of the congregation' as a defense mechanism: a halakhic ruling by Rabbi Joseph Messas," Rosenak, Avinoam. Nashim, 13, Spring, 2007, 183-206.
Synopsis: This article seeks to cast light on a halakhic responsum of Rabbi Joseph Messas, one of the great halakhic authorities of the twentieth century in North Africa. The responsum deals with the reasons for a barrier between men and women in the synagogue, and why the practice of "calling up" women to the Torah was discontinued by the Sages. Through analysis of this responsum, the author maps out various views and understandings of "the dignity of the congregation" and looks at R. Messas's position through the prism of contemporary gender research.
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Rothstein, Rabbi Gidon
"Women's Aliyyot in Contemporary Synagogues," Rothstein, Rabbi Gidon. Tradition, 39:2, Summer 2005, 36-58.
Synopsis: R. Rothstein presents a critique of R. Mendel Shapiro's halakhic article, published in Edah (referenced on this page), in which he argued that women may receive aliyyot in contemporary synagogues where the congregation is interested in permitting this. R. Rothstein opposes R. Shapiro's conclusion, and presents technical, halakhic justifications for his claim. He also relates to R. Henkin's response to R. Shapiro, also published in the Edah Journal (and also referenced on this page).
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Wolowelsky, Joel B.
"On Kohanim and Uncommon Aliyyot," Wolowelsky, Joel B.. Tradition, 39:2, Summer 2005, 59-65.
Synopsis: Dr. Wolowelsky broaches the subject of women being called for aliyyot to the Torah in a mixed minyan, sharing some thoughts on this issue.
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Berman, Rabbi Saul and Rabbi Daniel Sperber, Jonathan Wolf Moderator
"Sharing the Shulhan: A Halakhic Conversation," Berman, Rabbi Saul and Rabbi Daniel Sperber, Jonathan Wolf Moderator. JOFA 4th International Conference. 2002.
Synopsis: Several Rabbis discuss the issue of having women's aliyot in a traditional minyan of men. They examine the Halakhic and social issues presented by the expansion of women's roles at the bimah.
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Mintz, Rabbi Adam, Lisa Schlaff, Rabbi Mendel Shapiro
"Two Halves of Equal Value: The New Minyanim," Mintz, Rabbi Adam, Lisa Schlaff, Rabbi Mendel Shapiro. JOFA 4th International Conference.
Synopsis: This panel offers an overview of the halakhic and social issues that arise from new minyanim in both the United States and Israel which offer women opportunities to receive aliyyot and read from the Torah in a mehitzah minyan.
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Shaprio, Rabbi Mendel
"Ha'kol Olim L'minyan Shiv'a: The Sources for Women's Aliyot in a Minyan," Shaprio, Rabbi Mendel. JOFA 4th International Conferenc. 2002.
Synopsis: Shapiro analyzes some of the Halakhic issues raised by women's participation in a public Torah reading in a mechitza minyan.
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Heschel, Susannah, ed
On Being A Jewish Feminist, A Reader. Heschel, Susannah, ed. Schoken Books, 1995.
Synopsis: A collection of essays that address feminist issues within Judaism.
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Josefowitz Siegel, Rachel and Cole, Ellen, eds
Celebrating the Lives of Jewish Women: Patterns in a Feminist Sampler. Josefowitz Siegel, Rachel and Cole, Ellen, eds. Haworth Press, 1997.
Synopsis: Jewish women of all ages and backgrounds come together in Celebrating the Lives of Jewish Women to explore and rejoice in their heritage. They reveal in striking personal stories how their Jewishness has shaped their identities and informed their experiences. Survivors, witnesses, innovators, and healers, these women question, celebrate, and transmit Jewish and feminist values.
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