Sep 22, 2020
In this episode we interview Dr. Deena Zimmerman, MD MPH IBCLC and yoetzet halacha, about nursing and fasting. We discuss what a nursing mother can expect if she fasts, how to prepare for the fast, and when a woman should consult with a halachic expert to decide whether she should fast.
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Sep 13, 2020
In this episode we'll discuss who can blow shofar for whom on Rosh Hashanah, and specific issues that arise because of the difference in obligation between men and women.
To read the full article, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/blowing-shofar/
Sep 6, 2020
In this episode we discuss the mitzva of shofar on Rosh Hashana, whether women are obligated, and some practical issues that arise.
To read the full article on our site, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/the-mitzva-of-shofar/
Sep 2, 2020
In this episode we discuss the reasons we blow shofar in Elul, and whether women should make an effort to hear the shofar blown. To read the full article on our site, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/shofar-in-elul/