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Kol Deracheha

Welcome to Kol Deracheha, a podcast about women and mitzvot, from deracheha.org, a Yeshivat Har Etzion Initiative. Our name comes from the pasuk in Mishlei 3:10, which says “be-chol derachecha da’ehu.... Read more

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Introduction to Deracheha

Introduction to Deracheha

Why is it important for women to engage directly with halachic texts? In this introduction to Deracheha we'll discuss th... Read more

9 May 2019

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Talking About Deracheha with Laurie Novick

Talking About Deracheha with Laurie Novick

Join us as we meet Laurie Novick, Deracheha's Site Director, and learn more about her goals for the site. We'll discuss ... Read more

12 May 2019

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