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Top 10 Jewish Sites for Women
These sites for Jewish women focus on the interests and concerns of Jewish women today. Do Judaism and feminism conflict? How do Jewish women feel about their role in Jewish prayer and ritual? What challenges do Jewish mothers face? Find information from Jewish women's health issues to favorite books.

Shira Hadasha
In Jerusalem in 2001, a group of orthodox residents, who yearned for a more equalitarian prayer service, founded a new minyan - Shira Hadasha (A New Song). The service increases women's participation and leadership in Jewish prayer, while staying within the constraints of Jewish law (halacha). Shira Hadasha is enormously popular, spreading worldwide, and impacting modern orthodox Judaism.

Sonia's Story: The Making of a Jewish American Feminist
Sonia Pressman Fuentes, winner of the prestigious Veteran Feminists of America (VFA) Medal of Honor, shares the enlightening and entertaining story of her journey from a Jewish child escaping pre-WWII Germany to a leader of the women's movement.

What is a Mechitza?
This is a succinct explanation of the divider used to separate men and women during prayer services.

The Glass Mehitzah: Women Breaking Through the Barriers
Deborah Resnick writes about Jewish women breaking through barriers, like the mehitza.

614: HBI EZine
614 is an online magazine put out by Hadassah-Brandeis Institute. 614 offers an opportunity to explore what Jewish experts, authors and scholars are discussing around the world.

Bridges
A journal for Jewish feminists. The site offers back issues which can be read and a bulletin board.

Hadassah: The Women's Zionist Organization of America
"Founded in 1912, Hadassah retains the passion and timeless values of its founder, Henrietta Szold, Jewish scholar and activist, who was dedicated to Judaism, Zionism, and the American ideal." The site offers information about Hadassah's many activities, an online magazine, chat and forum.

Jewish Feminist Resources
Archive of Jewish feminist resources with a message board and a bookstore. Attention is given to the rights of gay men, lesbians and bisexuals.

Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance
The mission of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Allliance is to expand the spiritual, ritual, intellectual and political opportunities for women within the framework of halakha. We advocate meaningful participation and equality for women in family life, synagogues, houses of learning and Jewish communal organizations to the full extent possible within halakha.

Jewish Women's Archive
"The mission of the Jewish Women's Archive is to uncover, chronicle and transmit the rich legacy of Jewish women and their contributions to our families and communities, to our people and our world."

Judaism and Feminism
Kristin Switala provides an impressive list of books that focus on feminist interpretations of Judaism.

Kol Nashim
Kol Nashim provides educational and spiritual programming, empowers and encourages Jewish women to learn and grow, networks with other Jewish women's organizations, and provides a resource bank of materials and people for Jewish women's programming.

Kolot
Kolot is the Women's and Gender Studies Center based at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Our mission is to bring insights and innovative practices from the study of gender and Judaism to Jews across denominations.

NA'AMAT Israel
NA'AMAT, Hebrew acronym for "Movement of Working Women and Volunteers," is an organization and a movement striving to enhance the quality of life for women, children and families in Israel, the U.S. and around the world. NA'AMAT is the largest women's movement in Israel.

NA'AMAT USA
NA'AMAT USA was founded to support the work of NA'AMAT Israel. Its mission includes building a better America and fuller life for women and children everywhere, including the struggle for equal rights.

Women in Judaism: Contemporary Writings
A collection of articles on gender-related issues in Judaism. The goal of the articles is to promote critical analysis of gender inequalities within Jewish religion, culture and society.

Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal
This electronic journal is available only on the Internet. The goal of the journal is to promote scholarly debate on gender-related issues in Judaism.