I have been reading about a figure in the Jewish faith called the Shekina. From the little I have found, she seems to be what Christians call the "Holy Ghost". This is starting to bug me because if this is true then they basically have stripped her of her gender, something characteristic of the Christian churches is sexism. Any information about the Shekina would be greatly appreciated.

Shalom!

The term "Shekina" is best translated as "Divine Presence" and is simply another term for God. This term refers to man's relationship with God. This relationship can be illustrated with the following example: Imagine being in the Grand Canyon before sunrise, totally enveloped in the darkness of its vast depths. Suddenly, the first ray of sunlight beams from the horizon, and you witness a beautiful sunrise. You think to yourself, "Is it possible this sunrise was a mere chemical mishap? No, this must be a creation of God!" The awe that person felt, is the experience with the Shechina, which is referred to in the feminine.

The Shekina is inseparable from God, as opposed to the holy ghost which borders on idolatry.