Physical Intimacy III: Touch in Practice
Kol Deracheha
What touch (negia) is permissible between women and men, and in what contexts? Sources and transcript here: https://www.deracheha.org/physical-intimacy-3/
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Physical Intimacy II: Boundaries and Touch
Kol Deracheha
How does Halacha regulate touch, in and out of marriage? What are the halachic underpinnings of shemirat negia? Transcript and sources here: Podcast episode with Shayna Goldberg here: To dedicate an episode email us at deracheha@gmail.com
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Physical Intimacy I: Marital Intimacy
Kol Deracheha
What perspectives on physical intimacy does our tradition offer? What is the halachic framework for intimacy in marriage? Transcript and sources: Want to sponsor an episode? Email us at deracheha@gmail.com
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Keri'at Ha-Torah III: Kevod Ha-tzibbur
Kol Deracheha
What is kevod ha-tzibbur? How does this apply to the prospect of women reading from the Torah? Can it be waived or pushed aside? Transcript and sources here: To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at deracheha@gmail.com
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Keriat Ha-Torah II: The Aliya
Kol Deracheha
What purpose do the berachot over keri’at ha-Torah serve, how are they structured, and who can say them? What is the role of the modern ba’al korei? What is the halachic standing of all-women’s readings? Transcript and sources here: To dedicate an episode email us at
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Keri'at Ha-Torah I: The Reading
Kol Deracheha
How did keri’at ha-Torah develop? What is the nature of the obligation? Are women obligated to hear it? What would be the implications for the possibility of women reading the Torah? Transcript and sources here: To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at deracheha@gmail.com
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Dancing with the Torah
Kol Deracheha
How did the custom of dancing with a Sefer Torah on Simchat Torah come about? How can women celebrate during the hakafot? Transcript and sources here: To sponsor an episode, email us at
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Contact with a Sefer Torah
Kol Deracheha
How should a Sefer Torah be treated? Who is permitted to handle it? Transcript and sources here: To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at
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Sukkot II: Sukka
Kol Deracheha
What is the mitzva of dwelling in a sukka? To whom does it apply? In what ways does it relate to women? Sources and transcript here: Sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha by emailing us at
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Sukkot I: Lulav
Kol Deracheha
What is the mitzva of taking arba’at ha-minim on Sukkot? Who takes arba’at ha-minim? What are the halachot of Hoshanot, and how do they apply to women? Transcript and sources here: To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at deracheha@gmail.com
info_outlineIn this episode we discuss the purpose of mechitza and why gender separation is a part of prayer.
This episode is dedicated in honor of Ilana Abramson's birthday by her daughter, Raphaela.
Full article available here: https://www.deracheha.org/mechitza-1-purpose/