Hello Headcoverings? An Exploratory Discussion on Jewish Headcovering and Gender

Sometimes, the way our genders interact with Jewish ritual choices can be confusing. In this class, we will discuss religious headcovering, which often raises personal questions about Jewish identity and gender expression. The program will be oriented toward questions women and non-binary folks may be asking, but everyone is welcome! Inspired by the Jewish Studio Process, we will study texts about headcovering and gender and engage in reflective art-making. This class is for anyone interested in exploring this topic — no prior experience or knowledge necessary!

This is the first class in a 3-part series. Join us for the second class, focused on menstruation and niddah, on 3/24. Join us for the third class, Mikveh 101, on 6/2.

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Yael Marans (she/her) is a fourth-year rabbinical student at Hebrew College. She has taught at Congregation Kehillath Israel in Brookline and Temple Israel of Boston and worked at Ramah Day Camp of Greater Boston, The Bronfman Fellowship and Association to Benefit Children. This year, Yael is a rabbinic intern at Mayyim Hayyim and has loved getting to see the varied, rich ways that mikvah rituals touch people’s lives. She draws on Jewish text and ritual to foster conversation, connection and commitment to justice, and she loves getting to work with people of diverse ages and backgrounds.