Hi,
"We use the female gender when speaking of Torah... and perhaps this refers to the elevated nature of Torah. Torah is female because it brings a person's soul to the path of life."
(Maharsha to Kiddushin 2b)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The Femininity of Torah
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Gender roles,
Sources: Maharsha,
Torah
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