Kol Deracheha

In this episode we discuss the reasons we blow shofar in Elul, and whether women should make an effort to hear the shofar blown. To read the full article on our site, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/shofar-in-elul/

In this special bonus episode, we interview Elena Tal and Nina Tokayer about their careers and Kol Isha.  For more on Kol Isha (articles and podcasts) on Deracheha, click here https://www.deracheha.org/constants/#kol-isha Learn more about our guests: Elena Tal - https://www.elenatal.net/ Nina Tokayer (Yonina) - https://www.yoninamusic.com/

In this episode we discuss how contextual factors can affect the application of kol isha , and whether the halacha is different in a religious context. To read the full article, click here https://www.deracheha.org/kol-isha-3-in-context/  

In this episode we discuss men's and women's responsibilities with respect to kol isha, and whether a woman may freely listen to men sing, or sing herself. To read the full article, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/kol-isha-2-mutual-responsibility/

In this episode we discuss the halachic basis for the concept of Kol Isha . How does Halacha view song in general? What is of specific concern with kol isha ? When and to which type of voice does  kol isha  apply? To see the sources inside, click here https://www.deracheha.org/kol-isha-1-halachic-basis/

What is  Hallel ? When is it recited and why? When do women have an obligation to recite  Hallel ? Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/hallel/

In this episode we discuss the mourning practices of the period leading up to Tisha B'av, and whether they have particular relevance for women. To read the whole article, click here https://www.deracheha.org/3-weeks-9-days/

In this episode we'll discuss women's obligation in Tefillat Mussaf. We'll start by discussing the nature of the mussaf  offering and how is it related to the mussaf  prayer. From there we'll move on to how this impacts women's obligation in Tefillat Mussaf. To read the sources mentioned in this episode, click here https://www.deracheha.org/mussaf/

In this special behind the scenes episode, Rachel speaks to Laurie about tzeniut, and the challenges of writing about tzeniut as its own concept, not as it relates to clothing. Plus some thoughts on coronavirus, trampolines and backyard weddings. To read the sources referenced, click here https://www.deracheha.org/tzeniut/

In this episode we'll discuss Rosh Chodesh, what makes it a woman's holiday, and this affect its observance. To read the full article, click here:  https://www.deracheha.org/rosh-chodesh/

How do the laws of  erva  shift in interpersonal settings? How does this affect the laws of women's clothing? And what are the  halachot  concerning skirts and pants? To read all the sources mentioned in the podcast, click here https://www.deracheha.org/dress-3-more-details/

In this episode we'll discuss some of the details of women's dress - what was traditionally covered, what is the status of the zeroa (arm), and how communal standards play into the halacha. To read all the sources mentioned in the podcast, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/dress-2-the-details/

After discussing tzniut as a concept in a previous podcast, in this episode we'll focus specifically on dress. What is the purpose of clothing? How does this relate to tzeniut ? What does Halacha say about dress? Read all the sources in the podcast here: https://www.deracheha.org/dress-1-the-basics/

In this episode we discuss different ways of thinking about tzniut, whether it is based on societal standards, and why tzniut is often linked specifically to women. To read the full article, click here https://www.deracheha.org/tzeniut/

What is the source of the custom to stay up late to learn Torah on Shavuot? Does it apply to women? Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/tikkun-leil-shavuot/

In this episode we discuss the nature of the mitzva of sefirat ha-omer and whether women are obligated in the mitzva. We also discuss the customs of the omer period and the way they apply to women. To read the full article, click the link below. https://www.deracheha.org/sefirat-ha-omer/

In practice, may a woman choose to lay  tefillin ? What are the practical halachic rulings on this? To read the full article on our site, click here https://www.deracheha.org/tefillin-3-in-practice/

What is a  guf naki?  How is it connected to tefillin, and to women? To read all the sources, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/tefillin-2-guf-naki/

What is the mitzva of  tefillin ? Why are women exempt from it? Is there precedent for laying  tefillin  voluntarily? Read up on the sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/tefillin-1-exemption/

In this episode we go behind the scenes with Deracheha site director Laurie Novick to hear about the challenges and inspiration that went into writing our series on head-covering. You can read the series here https://www.deracheha.org/passages/#head-covering/

In this episode we discuss the concept of  yuhara  and its applicability to women voluntarily wearing tzitzit.  To read the sources discussed in context, check out the full article on our site at  https://www.deracheha.org/tzitzit-2-yuhara/ .

In this episode we'll discuss what the mitzva of tzitzit  is, as well as why women have not customarily performed this mitzva. We'll also discuss whether a woman can perform the mitzva, and the potential halachic issue of keli gever (men's garb) that may apply in this case.  To read all the sources mentioned in this episode, check out our article here: https://www.deracheha.org/tzitzit-1-keli-geve...

In this episode we discuss the setting in which the obligation to cover the head applies, including the difference between public and private spaces, and whether there are others present.  To read more, click here https://www.deracheha.org/head-covering-5-where/

How much of her head or hair does a woman need to cover? Where do the variations in custom come from? To see the sources mentioned in the podcast, click here https://www.deracheha.org/head-covering-4-how/

In this episode we discuss the source of the ruling that the obligation to cover the head takes effect only upon marriage, and how this affects divorced women and brides.