In what some people may consider an anachronism, these Jewish groups do not pride themselves on universal equality based on gender, age, or other criteria. As a result, some people may feel that certain Jewish groups are not appropriate for their needs, and they may elect to find happiness elsewhere. Some examples follow.
Our Jewish Boys and Jewish Girls groups, for example, are for young boys or young girls. Girls may not join the boy's group, and boys may not join the girl's group. There is no overlapping and no mixing of the two groups, with no exceptions. By the time children reach their mid- to late-teens, they should move on to the Siyyata group, which is for both young men and young women – and from there to other relevant groups, most of which are for both genders.
The Eshet Chayil and Tisha Kabin groups are for women, and men are specifically asked to refrain from joining Eshet Chayil or Tisha Kabin.
Similarly, the Chiddush group is only for men. Women are asked to refrain from joining Chiddush.
The Leining group requires special explanation.
Leining is a man's world. Women are welcome to join the group in order to learn and in order to share their wisdom.
However, the Leining group has very traditional subscribers. Thus, some women would feel uncomfortable in the group, especially if they fall into the following categories:
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