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/