Assignment task: Judaism Case Study Discussion
Discuss this case with your group and consider how this situation is challenging ideas of gender and religion. Think both broadly (religion as a whole) and specifically (Judaism).
Q1. How do the different views on this topic represented in the case study demonstrate Jewish principles and ideals?
Q2. How do the attempts at gendered reforms at the Western Wall show how Judaism is changing over time?
Q3. Watch the footage taken of a WoW service at the Kotel from The Times of Israel.
What strikes you about this video? Is anything surprising to you?
Q4. How do you see the conflict between WoW and Orthodox Jews resolving?
Q5. What other issues have you noticed regarding women in Judaism after finishing this unit?
NOTE: Please respond to all prompts(questions) and follow the instructions.