Nishmat

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Nishmat is a Modern Orthodox Jewish institution of higher Torah learning for women, or midrasha. It was one of the first places in the world to teach Jewish women Talmud and in-depth Halakha intensely and systematically. Along with Midreshet Lindenbaum it is one of the foremost institutions for expanding the formal religious role of women in the Modern Orthodox world.

In addition to general programs in advanced Jewish studies, Nishmat has a program to train Yoatzot, advisers in Halakha (Jewish religious law) concerning matters particular to women, such as laws of Niddah (family purity) and health issues.

[edit] See also

• Midrasha
• Midreshet Lindenbaum
• Role of women in Judaism

[edit] References

• Barbara Sofer. "The Human Spirit: Can Women Decide Halacha?" The Jerusalem Post, May 11, 2006
• Rochelle Furstenburg, "The Fourishing of Jewish Higher Education for Women." Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Jerusalem Letter, May 1, 2000
• "Beyond Mikveh", The Jewish Week, May 16, 2006

[edit] External Links

• nishmat.net