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Orthodox Jewish feminism

Okay kiddo, let's talk about Orthodox Jewish feminism.

Orthodox Judaism is a religion, and like many religions, it has some rules about what men and women can and cannot do. For example, men are usually the ones who lead the prayers and read from the Torah (which is a really important Jewish book), and women are often not allowed to do those things.

Some people think that's not fair, and they want to change things so that women can do more in Orthodox Judaism. That's where Orthodox Jewish feminism comes in.

Orthodox Jewish feminists are people who believe that women should be able to do more things in Orthodox Judaism. They want women to be able to lead prayers, read from the Torah, and do other important religious things that are usually reserved for men.

Now, not everyone in Orthodox Judaism agrees with these ideas. Some people think that the rules should stay the same and that women should not be allowed to do those things.

But the Orthodox Jewish feminists keep working to make changes. They try to get more people to support their ideas, and they sometimes create their own groups and communities where women can do more things in religious settings.

So, Orthodox Jewish feminism is all about trying to make things more fair and equal for women in Orthodox Judaism. It's an important movement that is still growing and changing today.