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Paradigms of Feminine Heroes
Paradigms of Feminine Heroes
Peering into the lives of three great biblical personalities, Sara, Rebecca and Miriam we can draw from the infinite reservoirs of feminine courage, perception and indomitable faith to meet the many challenges of today's modern woman
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Kabbalah on Female Superiority
Kabbalah on Female Superiority
The Kabbalistic writings insist that females possess a higher soul of superior quality. How so, and what does this mean to us?
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Like Mother, Like Daughter
Like Mother, Like Daughter
The innate and intrinsic bond that exists between mother and daughter.
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Revealing Your True Identity
Revealing Your True Identity
Mind Control: The Power of Our Thought, Speech and Action
There are the garments that we wear on our body and then there are the garments that clothe our soul. Join Sara Esther Crispe as we delve into the inner dimensions of our foundational characteristics.
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Kabbalah on G-d's Gender
Kabbalah on G-d's Gender
Ascribing any type of human characteristics to G-dl is tantamount to heresy. Yet, the Torah refers to G-d in the male tense; “The Holy One, blessed be HE.” Why isn’t G-d referred to as a woman? Discover the true kabbalistic meaning of “G-d & Gender.”
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The Mystery of Beauty
The Mystery of Beauty
If, as King Solomon says, ‘charm is falseness and beauty is vain’, then why does the Torah go to such great length to describe the beauty of the matriarchs. What is beauty? And why do we find it attractive?
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Mikvah Purity: For Man or Woman?
Mikvah Purity: For Man or Woman?
An insight into the unspoken awe of the sanctity of women that can be seen in all the laws of family purity and Mikvah.
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Prayer Part 4
Women & Prayer
Gender role in Prayer and in Judaism in general.
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Divine Whispers
Divine Whispers - A Woman’s Prayer
The story of the great prophetess Chana is read as part of the Rosh Hashanah services. Many of the laws of prayer are derived from Chana’s conduct. But moreover, Chana also reveals the inner essence of prayer.
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The Power of the Jewish Woman
The Power of the Jewish Woman
Learn how to thrive – not just survive – in today’s tumultuous world where maintaining a lifelong, healthy, loving relationship is the biggest challenge we face.
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The Role of the Jewish Woman
Advanced Advanced The Role of the Jewish Woman
This class presents the Torah’s perspective on the distinct roles of men and women.
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The Feminine Dimension
The Feminine Dimension
Mystical Insights into the Three Mitzvot of the Woman
Explore the mystical dimension of the three mitzvoth of the woman—mitzvot upon which the strength of the Jewish nation depends. This series contains esoteric concepts and practical applications for these mitzvoth.

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