According to at least one scholar, Jewish tradition does not recognize the right of personal conscientious objection.

I also think this is but one of many different ways we can dedicate ourselves to deriving spiritual nourishment from these 49 days.

Limited participation.

Oaths and consequences.

A wet vessel.

Restoration and Reconciliation.

What the Bible, Talmud and other classic texts say about women and their roles.

Playing with fire.

Is intermarriage possible?

Dating historic events.