Women Talking Mitzvot

20#: Birkat Ha-Gomel (Season Finale)

In this final episode of season one we discuss the obligation and ideas behind the blessing of ha-gomel. At the end of this episode we also share some feedback and reflections on this first season. We will be taking a short break over the summer and will be back after Tisha b’Av with new episodes. Please reach out to us as at womentalkingmitzvot [http://womentalkingmitzvot.com/]@gmail.com [http://gmail.com/] if you are interested in sponsoring the upcoming season or individual episodes which can be dedicated with a personal message. Link to Deracheha article: www.deracheha.org/birkat-ha-gomel/ [http://www.deracheha.org/birkat-ha-gomel/]

19#: Learning Torah Throughout Life

In honor of Shavuot, this episode focuses on the development of women’s Talmud Torah. We also take the opportunity to speak about our personal journeys in the world of Torah learning, in the hope that it may serve as inspiration for others. Deracheha Article Link: https://www.deracheha.org/constants/#learning-torah [https://www.deracheha.org/constants/#learning-torah]

18#: Sefirat Ha-omer: Counting with Meaning

This conversation touches on halachic aspects of counting the omer and the ideas behind the mitzva. We also discuss the customs of mourning observed during this time period. Link to Deracheha Article: https://www.deracheha.org/sefirat-ha-omer/ [https://www.deracheha.org/sefirat-ha-omer/]

17#: Telling the Pesach Story: Sippur Yetziat Mitzrayim

How is this episode different from all other episodes? We speak about the seder-night mitzva of Sippur Yetziat Mitzrayim, telling the Exodus story, and then discuss the challenges of fulfilling it. We also offer Torah thoughts and insights on some key passages of the Haggada. Links to Deracheha Articles \https://www.deracheha.org/af-hen/ [https://www.deracheha.org/af-hen/]https://www.deracheha.org/the-seder-part-1/ [https://www.deracheha.org/the-seder-part-1/]https://www.deracheha.org/the-seder-part-2/ [https://www.deracheha.org/the-seder-part-2/] That Jewish Moment-Sari Kopitnikoff-Seder Tools https://www.thatjewishmoment.com/ [https://www.thatjewishmoment.com/]

16#: The Mitzvot of Purim

This episode takes a deep dive into the mitzvot of Purim–Megilla, Purim Seuda, Mishloach Manot and Matanot La-evyonim (gifts for the poor)--with an emphasis on women’s obligation in these mitzvot and the halachot of women and megilla reading.  Deracheha articles: https://www.deracheha.org/af-hen/ [https://www.deracheha.org/af-hen/] https://www.deracheha.org/mitzvot-of-purim [https://www.deracheha.org/mitzvot-of-purim/]/ https://www.deracheha.org/megilla-reading/ [https://www.deracheha.org/megilla-reading/] Two Purim songs referenced by Shayna:  Im matzati chen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0eKJWMNcCk&list=RDd0eKJWMNcCk&start_radio=1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0eKJWMNcCk&list=RDd0eKJWMNcCk&start_radio=1] Im hachareish tachareishi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJgXuJvZZfc&list=RDLJgXuJvZZfc&start_radio=1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJgXuJvZZfc&list=RDLJgXuJvZZfc&start_radio=1] The Purim Story audio recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYs1YFCck8E [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYs1YFCck8E] Rav Aharon Lichtenstein's article on Esther: https://etzion.org.il/en/philosophy/great-thinkers/harav-aharon-lichtenstein/if-you-remain-silent-time-concern-jewish-people [https://etzion.org.il/en/philosophy/great-thinkers/harav-aharon-lichtenstein/if-you-remain-silent-time-concern-jewish-people]