Clarissa talks with Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg about the influence of the patriarchy on Judaism and how it impacts gender roles in Jewish spaces today. In the early 2000s, Rabbi Kinberg had to act as a whistleblower in a sexual abuse case involving a clergy member. Clarissa asks Rabbi Kinberg about that experience, and her approach to leading tough conversations on gender equality and justice within the larger Jewish community.

Note: This interview was recorded before the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United State.

Click here to find Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg’s Bio, Blog & Contact Info

Organizations Mentioned

Faith Action Network

Hadassah 

The Women's Torah Project

Muslim Association of Puget Sound: MAPS

Kol Ami

Articles Mentioned

“When Reform Leaders Downplay Charges of Rabbis Behaving Badly” (The Forward)

“Twenty-Five Years After the Rebbe’s Passing, Chabad Perpetuates Its Mission to Unite All Jews. Can They Bring Us Together?” (Jewish in Seattle Magazine)

Hebrew Terms Mentioned

Daf Yomi

Mechitzah

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