In Honor of the Holiday: Saluting the Women
Today there may no longer be a need to physically light the way for the 'Haredim' with a lantern, but the mothers are the ones who continue to constitute a critical axis in the survival…
Assessment
The piece contrasts a past practice of physically guiding children to study with the enduring, critical role of mothers in sustaining Torah communities. At stake is the formal recognition of women's labor within these circles. Watch for whether this acknowledgment translates into structural support for mothers.