Women mashgiach?

I recognize that I do not like the tone of the article and the passion of some declarations quoted, but on the other hand, I do not see many any difficulties in allowing women being mashgiach. And I am thinking only at the following aspect: most part of the time, the women are in charge 98% with the preparation of meals and the kashrut standards in the kitchen. Following a course for preparing as professional mashgiach and eventually extending their supervision outside the home will not be an impossible mission and in full line with the daily tasks of any devoted yiddische mother. 

An interesting issue to be followed in the near future.

Hasidic Jews on Oprah's

Hasidic Women from Brooklyn are talking about their experiences and daily life.  After so many media reports portraying the Hasidic life very close to the stone age, this is a welcomed image improvement. Any effort to explain better who you are is good as we have so many things that we can share with the world. It is part of what we are and what makes us proud of who we are.

The pressure for change

Indeed, the general economic situation and the increase of the haredi population is automatically pushing for a change of perspective and attitude regarding work. In many respects, women are more prepared and fit for being part of the society given the different education they are receiving in school. For the men's case, the situation is plainly simple: the traditional yeshiva doesn't include practical classes and unless they don't have the possibility to follow some evening classes - move not always - or not at all - agreed by the rosh yeshiva - they are disconnected from the daily realities.

True cartoon confessions

18 Jewish women and their memories, in San Francisco.