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What does it mean?
Judaism values the home and women as key partners in spiritual life.
In plain terms
Home and women are important for growing faith in Judaism.
What can you take from it?
Respect the home as a place of spirit.

Where it applies

  • family life
  • religious education
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • value home life
  • support women's roles

Questions to consider

  • What role does home play in your spirituality?

Another view

Modern views on gender roles may differ.

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