Judaism and the Roles of Men & Women

Judaism and the Roles of Men & Women

Liberal/Reform Attitude

Judaism should reflect modern attitudes

Denying equal rights in religion is saying that God prefers men

The Torah's teachings should be applied to today's society

God created Adam and Eve equally

Women and men worship together. Women can be Rabbis.

Men and women have equal rights.

Orthodox Attitide

They believe this because:

Women do not have equal roles in religion and men are more important

The family is important and can only work if men and women know what their specific roles are.

It is the teaching of the Torah, Talmud and Rabbis

Men are more important in the Synagogue

Can only take place in services

Can only be Rabbis

Men and women have different roles

Men: Provide for the family

Women: House work