The quest for women's ordination in Judaism has evolved from demanding sameness to celebrating difference - but has this shift helped or hindered true religious equality? Drawing from her experience on the Commission on the Ordination of Women in the 1970s, Klagsbrun traces how feminist ideology transformed from "unisex" advocacy emphasizing gender similarities to contemporary "difference feminism" highlighting distinct female approaches to leadership. Through anecdotal evidence and observational analysis, she reveals a paradox: while women rabbis have enriched Jewish liturgy, ritual, and community engagement, they often self-describe using traditionally feminine terms like "intimate," "intuitive," and "spiritual" even as they seek recognition as intellectual equals to male colleagues. The tendency to emphasize gender differences, though validating women's unique contributions, may ultimately undermine the goal of achieving genuine equality in religious leadership. Klagsbrun argues that both male and female rabbis should focus primarily on their shared role as teachers and scholars of Jewish tradition, prioritizing rigorous textual study over gender-specific leadership styles. Her analysis advocates for recognizing commonalities between the sexes while preserving the valuable perspectives women have brought to contemporary Jewish practice.