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Sunday, December 8 • 3:35pm - 4:40pm
The WOW Factor: Women of the Wall

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Sponsored by Bethia Straus and Paul Quintas.

How women choose to pray at the holiest Jewish site has incited controversy and clashes, making its way to the highest courts in Israel. What is really going on with the Women of the Wall and how does it affect Jews and feminists in the diaspora? Get the latest updates from activists and members of Women of the Wall. This panel will explore the monthly reality on the ground, the potential solutions for the kotel plaza and the implications of these events for the Jewish and feminist communities in the diaspora.
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avatar for Rabbi Jacqueline Koch Ellenson

Rabbi Jacqueline Koch Ellenson

Rabbi Jacqueline Koch Ellenson is Director of the Women's Rabbinic Network, the international support and advocacy organization for women in the Reform rabbinate. She serves as an International Vice-Chair of Rabbis for Women of the Wall, is a former Chair and board member of the Hadassah... Read More →
avatar for Rahel Jaskow

Rahel Jaskow

Rahel Jaskow, originally from New York State, lives in Jerusalem, where she works as a translator and editor. A former member of Women of the Wall, she was with the group for about 18 years and served as a prayer leader. Rahel's writing is published in several anthologies, including... Read More →
avatar for Cheryl Birkner Mack

Cheryl Birkner Mack

Cheryl Birkner Mack is a teacher of Judaics and English as a Foreign Language. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a Masters in Jewish Education from Jewish Theological Seminary. She has taught in Chicago, New York, Cleveland and Jerusalem... Read More →

Sunday December 8, 2013 3:35pm - 4:40pm EST
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  Changing the Face of Israel

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