Episode 180 - Gender in Judaism with Miriam Kosman
Updated: Feb 9
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In this exciting episode of the How to Glow podcast, Kayla Levin interviews Miriam Kosman, an author, lecturer, and doctoral candidate at Bar Ilan University, who is known for her groundbreaking work on gender and its role in Judaism.
Miriam's book, Circle Arrow Spiral, has been hailed as one of the most significant modern works on the subject, and Kayla and Miriam delve deep into the philosophy and concepts that Miriam has developed, exploring how they can be applied to our lives in practical and meaningful ways.
They discuss the differences between masculine and feminine energy and how this impacts personal development and growth. Miriam also shares insights from her work with secular Israeli university students and her ongoing research into gender, teasing out some of the fascinating parallels between the feminine force and the ideal Jewish person.
Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of gender and Judaism or just interested in exploring new paths to personal growth, this episode is sure to be enlightening and thought-provoking.
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE
What does it mean to show up with a masculine vs. feminine energy
Masculine & feminine archetypes
The feminine in Western culture
The hierarchy of the masculine
The process vs. the result
Practical implications
How we approach ourselves
Where does hierarchy fit in marriage
 The feminine force in the modern world
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About Miriam:
Miriam Kosman is an international lecturer for Nefesh Yehudi, a program that offers classes on Jewish thought and philosophy to Israeli university students. In that capacity she teaches a few hundred students a week, who study at Tel Aviv University, Haifa University, Ben Gurion University, the Technion and others.  She also runs a year-long course on Jewish thought that has been attended by hundreds of women.  She is a doctoral candidate at Bar Ilan University; her dissertation topic touches on both Jewish philosophy and gender. She lives in Bnei Brak, Israel, with her family.
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