Torah of the Mothers : Contemporary Jewish Women Read Classical Jewish Texts (Hardcover)

by Ora Wiskind Elper (Editor)

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From Library Journal
This interesting and important book brings together writings by 23 Orthodox Jewish women, Torah scholars all, but none of them rabbis or feminists, as in more liberal divisions of Judaism. In certain ways, these essays do not differ much from other contemporary Torah commentaries here, as in similar works, are close readings of Torah and applications of its meaning to modern life. Yet these women are aware of the complexity and irony of their situation, as they reflect on themes such as the exile of the Shekhinah or the search for authentic identity. For example, Sarah Schneider writes: "If [the rabbis] are to imitate Moshe then they must find a place of deep and authentic compassion for the women who approach them with halakhic petitions." This collection should prove thought-provoking for thoughtful Jewish readers of all persuasions. Highly recommended.
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...[an] amazing volume...[readers will] not fail to be profoundly impressed... -- Doreen Wachmann, Jewish Telegraph

Torah of the Mothers is an important anthology of articles written by women Torah educators. -- Rabbi Chaim Brovender, Dean of Ohr Torah Stone

What I found incredibly exciting was the academic, spiritual and personal dialogue created between younger scholars and their veteran mentors. -- Malke Binah, Founder and Director of MaTaN Women's Institute of Torah Studies

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 510 pages
• Publisher: Urim Publications (December 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9657108233
• ISBN-13: 978-9657108239
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,291,616 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable and unique collection of essays and teachings, March 11, 2001

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Torah Of The Mothers: Contemporary Jewish Women Read Classical Jewish Texts is a remarkable and unique collection of essays and teachings culled from years of Bible and Judaic studies by highly accomplished Torah scholars and educators who are also women. Each contributor brings her own area of expertise to bear while providing novel and insightful perspectives into biblical and rabbinic texts, offering thought-provoking commentary on themes intrinsic to the Jewish people. Of special interest are their tributes and commentaries regarding those who mentored and inspired them in their studies and their lives as Jewish women. Torah Of The Mothers is informative, inspiring, reflective, erudite, engaging, and highly recommended reading for students of Judaic traditions and beliefs, as well as the non-spcialist general reader with an interest in the role of women in Judaism, both ancient and contemporary.