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by Blu Greenberg (Author) "THERE is much to be learned from the women's movement that can enhance the quality of our lives as Jews..." (more)
Key Phrases: halakhic way, certain mitzvot, liturgical responsibilities, New York, Shulhan Arukh, Mishneh Torah (more...)
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"A sensitive attempt to reconcile the claims of feminism with complete observance of Jewish law."

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  • Paperback: 178 pages
  • Publisher: Jewish Publication Society of America (April 1981)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 082760226X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0827602267
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #718,930 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Seeks to reconcile traditional Judaism with feminism, May 29, 2000
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In a moving series of essays, Blu Greenberg seeks to reconcile her new-found commitment to feminism with her life-long commitment to Orthodox Judaism. Several of the essays focus on specific themes such as taharat ha-mishpachah or women's role in prayer services. This book was published in the early 1980s and is now somewhat dated (as the political landscapes of both feminism and Judaism have changed so much), but it's still touching and thought-provoking. I wish Greenberg would publish a new edition with an additional essay or two reflecting on women and Judaism in the last twenty years!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening & Evokative, October 3, 2003
By Reyna del Amador (United States) - See all my reviews
I had the privilege of hearing and meeting Mrs. Greenberg while in my undergraduate studies and found her lecture presentation to be the most intellectually and religiously stimulating event of those years. With this experience, I eagerly pore over virtually everything she publishes, and *On Women and Judaism* was no exception. I read and re-read the book over several months: sometimes wanting to toss it into the waste basket as it angered me so; other times wondering how I'd survived as a traditionally religious woman without it.

Mrs. Greenberg weaves her own experiences into her vast knowledge of scripture and history. The result enlightens the reader and bridges the chasm between tradition and feminism without compromising either side--a nearly impossible feat.

Highly recommended.

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4.0 out of 5 stars check it out of the library, January 13, 2003
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I really enjoyed this book, in which Blu Greenberg discusses the ways that she reconciles feminism and traditional Judaism. Her thoughts were very influential for me, and still affect the way that I see many issues.

Unfortunately, the book is not meaty enough. She speaks in generalities rather than tackling the texts. Books providing more textual details are those of Judith Hauptman, Joel Wolowelsky, Avi Weiss, and Eliezer Berkovits.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!!
Although I am not Jewish myself I am doing a degree in Theology and Jewish studies and I thought this book was great. Read more
Published on November 11, 2001 by goddess_me

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for both sexes!
I enjoyed this book and I'd highly recommend it -- it's become the "classic" modern Orthodox text on the status of women, and it was very "formative" for me in... Read more
Published on May 17, 2001 by Jennifer M. Macleod

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