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I have heard that it was the habit of a great rabbi to stand in the presence of a person with Down syndrome. Can you please tell me who that was and why?

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OS 266I am pondering the role of women in religious activity and maybe home life. I was raised with the feminist viewpoint, and view women and men as equals. Though it seems that the Torah, G-d's will, does not. I struggle with this in trying to give my will over to G-d's. What does the Torah say about this situation?
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Lately it seems that I am being sent “signs” that I should look more into my Jewish roots, but I am reluctant to because of Judaism’s repressive attitude toward spirituality for women. I would appreciate any insights you can offer me on this topic. Thanks.
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My friend describes herself as a Jewish Chauvinist. I told her that chauvinism is always a negative concept. Am I correct?
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Lechvod Harav, I was reading in a sefer that a person has a name from the side of holiness and a name from the side of impurity and depending on how he acts that's the name he will be fullfilling. Is his Jewish name the name from the side of purity and he has a totally different nam that we don't know about or is different sides of the same name.... I know that this is a kabbalistic idea but any clarity on it would be appreciated. Thank you. Bechvod rav, Leah
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