Feminism and Judaism

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I was curious, what are general Jewish views on feminism. The reason I ask is because many feminists say Judaism, like other faiths, is misogynistic/sexist, due to lack of female leadership, modesty laws, etc. so what should the outlook be?

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  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    I would suggest that they read some of the many books that have been published about the subject.

    For example:
    Circle, Arrow, Spiral: Exploring Gender in Judaism by Miriam Kosman
    To Be a Jewish Woman by Dr. Lisa Aiken
    Doesn’t Anyone Blush Anymore by Rabbi Manis Freedman.

    They all do a wonderful job of explaining the concept of being a female within Judaism.

    Best wishes from the AskTheRabbi.org Team