This sentiment was expressed very well! I, too, am frustrated by the lack of perception held by so many people when it concerns the accessibility and general knowledge of the Jewish texts beyond the siddur.
But not only does this translate into the misguided idea that, 'all people who study are rabbis or rabbis-in-the=making,' it also does nothing to support the fact that other clergy roles must study and learn the laws and ways through these texts.
Of course, it's not simply a gender issue, but I love the 'absurdity' of not being shocked by the photo or concept of this blog. I hope others are empowered by the idea that anyone can study and access these texts, and learn a bit about their meaning without needing to go off to seminary.
This sentiment was expressed very well! I, too, am frustrated by the lack of perception held by so many people when it concerns the accessibility and general knowledge of the Jewish texts beyond the siddur.
But not only does this translate into the misguided idea that, 'all people who study are rabbis or rabbis-in-the=making,' it also does nothing to support the fact that other clergy roles must study and learn the laws and ways through these texts.
Of course, it's not simply a gender issue, but I love the 'absurdity' of not being shocked by the photo or concept of this blog. I hope others are empowered by the idea that anyone can study and access these texts, and learn a bit about their meaning without needing to go off to seminary.
Cheers.
Brad