Henrietta Szold on Saying Kaddish

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Henrietta Szold, the founder of Hadassah, defied Jewish tradition and asserted her right to say kaddish. This lesson plan explores a letter written by Henrietta Szold regarding her declination to a male family friend to say kaddish for her mother on her behalf, and the assertion she'll say it herself.

Lessons available for youth, family/congregational education, and adults.

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Topic
  • Women in Judaism / Feminism
  • Civic Education
  • People
  • History
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Camp
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Teen Engagement

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