Abstract
The article discusses the Yemima Method developed by psychologist Yemima Avital as part of an Israeli spiritual movement. The author describes the method and the movement as a Hasidic-female movement. The author examines the similarities of the Yemima Method the original, Beshtian Hasidism of Rabbi Israel Baal-Shem-Tov. It also examines feminist religiosity and feminist theology. According to the article, the author utilizes several unpublished manuscripts and personal insights in assessing the Yemima Method and the intersection of feminism and Hasidim
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 195-215 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Modern Judaism |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |