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Q&A: Women Being Called Up to the Torah

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Women Being Called Up to the Torah

Question

This week, an article by Rabbi Sagi Mazuz was published in the journal Asif about women being called up to the Torah, in which he rules, as a practical matter of Jewish law, that women may be called up to the Torah and recite the blessing. The article is very long (he debates contemporary rabbis there in detail, even when they write the same practical halakhic conclusion as he does), but his summary is: "In our view, from a halakhic perspective women may be called up to the Torah and read from it. Of course, when this is done modestly." Has the Rabbi read this article? My study partner and I found the article convincing, but we do not have the experience and knowledge required to assess the arguments carefully. I would be happy to know your opinion on the matter. In your synagogue, do you allow women to be called up to the Torah? If not, what is the reason?

Answer

I haven't read the article, but it's obvious that he is right. I don't have a synagogue (and that's a good thing), but if I did, I would certainly allow it and even encourage it.

Discussion on Answer

Michi (2025-02-04)

See column 510.

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