Fast Days
When do we fast and why? What is the level of obligation on each fast day? Who is obligated? Continue
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The 3 Weeks and the 9 Days
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What mourning practices apply as we approach Tish’a Be-Av? Do they have particular relevance for women? What sets bein ha-metzarim,
Simchat Yom Tov
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What is the nature of the mitzva of simchat yom tov (rejoicing on a festival)? What is a woman’s obligation
The Seder: Part II
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Back to The Seder: Part I Must women recline at the Seder? Are women obligated in the mitzva of sippur
The Seder: Part I
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What are women’s obligations at the seder? Are women obligated in Pesach, matza and maror? In the four cups? In
Mitzvot of Purim
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Back to Af Hen: Inclusion in the Miracle What are the mitzvot of Purim aside from megilla reading? What are
Arba Parashiyot
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What are the four special Torah readings? Why do we read them and who must hear them? Are women obligated
Mussaf
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What is the nature of the mussaf offering? How is it related to the mussaf prayer? Are women obligated to
Hallel
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What is Hallel? When is it recited and why? When do women have an obligation to recite Hallel? What is
Rosh Chodesh
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What makes Rosh Chodesh a woman’s holiday? How does this affect its observance? Why is Rosh Chodesh important? Sanctifying the