Tag Archive: Advot
Two Victories in One Week for Women at the Mikvah
Two hard-fought victories empower women at Israel’s mikvahs (ritual baths).
Exposing Women’s Exclusion on Religious Councils
A catchy new video satirizes religious councils as stable and unchanging in the face of social change.
Taking Back the Mikvah
Shatil is fighting back against a bill that would restrict women’s use of ritual baths.
Another Crack in the Glass Ceiling
A new Shatil course is empowering women leaders serving on local religious councils in Israel.
Religious Affairs Minister Calls for Improved Working Conditions for Mikva Attendants
Harsh words about the dismal working conditions of Israel’s mikva attendants at a Knesset meeting is leaning to encouraging changes for the sector.
Immersion and Empowerment
A new training program for mikva (ritual bath) attendants in Israel is an important step forward for women’s rights. The new training program, which will be run by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, was agreed upon following a campaign by Advot (Ripples), a group of women’s rights activists.