Circle, Arrow, Spiral

Circle, Arrow, SpiralExploring gender in Judaism Are men and women equal in Judaism? Is equality even a Jewish goal? If it isnt, how do we reconcile a just G d with inequality? In a society in which it is no longer clear who brings home the dough and who bakes it, who changes the baby and who changes the tires, what does it really mean to be male or female? Should gender make any difference in our life, or should we all just do what we are good at and forget labels? These

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and exchange stories about being young lamplighters in different countries

When their mother’s mental illness reaches new depths

filled with angst and upheaval

When their friendship with Joey — the bright

but someone has stolen the last of his money

maintaining healthy self-esteem

and misunderstood by those who love her most

Can she stop her seemingly simple project from spiraling out of control

The Mother in Our Lives brings together many of today’s most illustrious writers and introduces many new and exciting voices as well

The two stood at the door to the next world and faced the transition with love

the profound relevance that the past holds for the future of both the Jewish people and humanity