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US women discuss bigger role

August 5, 2010 10:04

By

Jessica Elgot,

Jessica Elgot

1 min read

The compilation of a "yellow pages" of provisions for women at United Synagogues is one product of a US Women open forum.

More than 30 women from 10 congregations gathered at Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue to discuss issues including batmitzvah, reciting Kaddish, reading the Megillah, opportunities for single women and Jewish education programmes.

US Women committee member Anne Godfrey said the aim was assess the current situation and to suggest improvements.

"While some women were happy with the status quo, some wanted change. We discussed feeling frustrated as a spectator in shul."

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