1.   And in an explosive development for the only branch of Judaism that does not ordain women, there is the sudden prospect of Orthodox women as rabbis.

2.   And the number of working Orthodox women will probably continue to grow.

3.   But despite an ascetic life and modest outerwear, it is not uncommon for Orthodox women to enjoy sexy undergarments.

4.   But Orthodox Jewish women were expected to concentrate on other pursuits, including family life and teaching.

5.   But there are still ways for Orthodox women to express themselves through the arts.

6.   For example, an Orthodox woman cannot be a singer, unless she performs only for other women.

7.   For this was a mikvah, the bathing pool in which Orthodox Jewish women immerse themselves for ritual cleansing.

8.   From the synagogue, Ben Naeh drove to a small shopping center, where he was to train Orthodox women in modeling clothes before a camera.

9.   In a growing number of prayer groups founded and led by women, Orthodox women are celebrating rites of passage such as Bat Mitzvahs and baby namings.

10.   In Queens, the women who attend the prayer sessions are not necessarily advocating sweeping changes in the role of Orthodox women.