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Reproducing or republishing an article, in whole or in part, in any other forum requires permission of the author or the moderator. It's from Mike. The reference to brainwashing refers to an earlier post of mine. I agree with Rick that these classes are probably worthwhile, in that they would unlock the first door on the way toward a direct understanding of Jewish texts. There's a crucial issue that hasn't been addressed in the recent discussions, which I think can shed some light on traditional practice and women, and can also help clarify how we think of Judaism in our lives.