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Weiss, Avraham
"Women and the Reading of the Megillah," Weiss, Avraham. Torah U-Madda, 8, 1998, 295-317.
Synopsis: In this article, Rabbi Weiss examines the halakhic issues involved in women reading the megillah for others.
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Cohen, Alfred S
"Women and the Reading of the Megillah," Cohen, Alfred S. JHCS, 30, 1995, 25-41.
Synopsis: In his article, Rabbi Alfred Cohen examines the issue of women reading the megillah.
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Frimer, Aryeh
"Women's Megilla Readings," Frimer, Aryeh. Traditions and Celebrations for the Bat Mitzvah, 2003, 281-304.
Synopsis: Rabbi Frimer outlines the sources which discuss whether or not women are obligated to read Megillat Esther on Purim and under what circumstances women can read it.
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Goldstein Saks, Ilana
"Between Lines and Behind Masks: Reading and Understanding Megillat Esther," Goldstein Saks, Ilana. Torah of the Mothers: Contemporary Jewish Women Read Classical Jewish Texts, Urim Publications, 2005, 194-218.
Synopsis: This book is a collection of essays and teachings by women scholars. Ilana Goldstein Saks' essay is relevant to the category of Purim.
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Henkin, Rabbi Yehuda
"Women and Megillah Reading," Henkin, Rabbi Yehuda. Equality Lost: Essays in Torah Commentary, Halacha and Jewish Thought, Urim Publications, 1999.
Synopsis: R. Henkin explores halakhic approaches found in the rishonim on the question of women's obligation to read megillah on Purim.
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Jesselsohn, Noa
"Women Reading Megillah: A Halakhic Analysis," Jesselsohn, Noa. JOFA, 2004.
Synopsis: This article by Noa Jesselsohn discusses a women's obligation to read the Megillah on Purim.
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Koren, Dr. Debby
"Communications: Women's Aliyyot in Contemporary Synagogues," Koren, Dr. Debby. Tradition, 40:2, Summer 2007, 110.
Synopsis: In reaction to R. Shapiro's communication (referenced in Ritual/Synagogue/Partnership Minyanim), Dr. Koren clarifies a point about women's obligation in the commandment zakhor (to remember Amalek), which might be misconstrued from R. Shapiro's communication.
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Lubitch, Rivkah
"A Feminist's Look at Esther," Lubitch, Rivkah. Judaism, 42:4, 1993.
Synopsis: Rivkah Lubitch analyzes Esther?s qualities, calling the reader?s attention to the moment when Esther changes from a follower into a courageous leader and heroine.
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Miller, Karen
"Esther and Mordechai: Partners in Salvation," Miller, Karen. , 2004.
Synopsis: Karen Miller argues that neither Esther nor Mordechai was the sole hero of the Purim story, but rather that they worked as partners in order to save the Jewish people.
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Singer, Ross
"Women and Writing the Megillah," Singer, Ross. The Edah Journal, 2004.
Synopsis: This paper outlines the theoretical possibilities for women to serve as scribes (sofrot) as presented in the classical talmudic and post-talmudic literature. Particular attention is paid to the literature addressing the validity of women to scribe Megillat Esther. It concludes that the majority of authorities and the weight of halakhic reasoning point towards considering women eligible to write Megillot Esther.
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"Essential Information for Organizers and Readers," JOFA, 2004.
Synopsis: This document can help someone organize a Megillah reading for Purim.
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JOFA
"Megillat Esther Interactive CD-Rom," JOFA.
Synopsis: JOFA has created an interactive CD-ROM that women and men can use to learn the correct cantillations for reading Megillat Esther on Purim. Click on the link below to read more about the CD-ROM and to purchase it from JOFA.
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Weiss, Avraham
"Women and Megillah Reading," Weiss, Avraham. JOFA 2nd International Conference. 1998.
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