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How Bar-Bat mitzvah programs promote inequality

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The advertisement for "Bat Mitzvah" program caught my eye, not only because I have an eleven-year old daughter, but also because of where I saw it: the municipality announcements in the local Modi'in newspaper. Hmmm, I thought, the municipality has a program -- maybe it's interesting. Then I noticed that right next to the "bat mitzvah" ad was a "bar mitzvah" ad. Same size, same font, same layout, could there be two programs offering the same education to boys and girls? Who am I kidding.

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Elana Sztokman

Elana Sztokman

Elana Sztokman

Dr. Elana Maryles Sztokman is a feminist thought-leader, anthropologist, and writer whose research and ideas help shape a vision for a compassionate society. She has published five books on gender in society, and today helps women amplify their own voices and find their power through Lioness Books and Media. She coaches women through the writing process, edits, and ghost-writes women's books, and publishes women's writing through Lioness. She also speaks and consults with groups and organizations around the world on gender issues and women's experiences in the world.
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