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The god problem for women: “The rabbi said it was OK”

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Naomi

That’s how the New York Times headed its article about an Hasidic woman with ten kids who decided she wanted to be a physician. So she asked her rabbi (male) if she could, and he said OK. The article intends … Continue reading →

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The god problem and women

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Naomi

Why do I not capitalize the word “god”? Because I do not honor the concept, i.e., I don’t believe. What I do believe, however, is that god — and its invention and application by men — is a very bad … Continue reading →

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The global war against women: humane Saudi breakthrough?

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Naomi

Well, I had to mention this, didn’t I? But rather than link to mainstream articles about, hey wow! Saudi Arabia is getting hip about women!, Kevin Underhill’s tone is more concordant with mine. Let me once again tell you what … Continue reading →

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