In a seamless transition that took place at the end of September, Bergenfield residents Rivka Alter and Nechama Price took over the helm of the Yoetzet Halacha Initiative in Teaneck and its surrounding communities.
Sharsheret’s customized trainings equip Jewish leaders to respond to the breast and ovarian cancer health crisis. (Courtesy of Sharsheret) Sharsheret, the only not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of women and families of all Jewish backgrounds facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, is pleased to announce the creation of its new Global Training Institute for Jewish leaders who advise women and families.
Nishmat/Mizrachi Canada Conference To Tackle the Big Issues By Ronit Mershon | April 22, 2021
Is “selfie culture” impacting your children’s self-esteem? How does halacha play a role in mental health considerations when determining psak halacha? Egg freezing poses several fascinating halachic, hashkafic and ethical considerations, but did you know this technology could possibly help agunot situations?
All this and more will be discussed at Nishmat and Mizrachi Canada’s Global Family Health & Halacha Virtual Conference taking place May 2-5.
Designed to explore a carefully curated list of topics to help “guide us in conversations that focus on our spiritual, emotional and physical well-being, as individuals and in our closest relationships,” the conference will bring renowned leaders and experts from all over the world to take part in the discussions.
Today
A steady rain this morning. Windy with showers continuing this afternoon. Morning high of 54F with temps falling to near 40. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Higher wind gusts possible..
Tonight
Windy. Rain showers this evening with clearing late. Low 32F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Updated: March 28, 2021 @ 3:24 am
Rabbi Yehuda Herzl Henkin, pioneer of women’s leadership in Orthodoxy, dies December 24, 2020 5:49 pm Rabbi Yehuda Herzl Henkin and his wife, Chana, started a groundbreaking program for Orthodox women to answer questions of Jewish law. (Courtesy of Nishmat)
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(JTA) Rabbi Yehuda Herzl Henkin, a pioneer in the world of Orthodox Jewish feminism who experienced personal tragedy later in life, died Wednesday in Israel.
Henkin and his wife, Rabbanit Chana Henkin, founded a program for women to study the laws of family purity and answer Jewish legal questions on the subject breaking new ground for women’s leadership roles in Orthodox communities. In 2018, Henkin was the recipient of the Katz Prize in recognition of his work on women’s place in Orthodoxy as well as his numerous published works of Jewish legal opinions.