Women and Judaism

(Hardback)

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Contributors to Women and Judaism describe the many ways in which women are claiming a place in and changing the face of this ancient religion. * An introduction by Rabbi Malka Drucker * Suggestions for further reading

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"In introducing this collection of 14 essays on Jewish women's spirituality, Rabbi Drucker, founding spiritual leader of HaMakom: The Place for Passionate and Progressive Judaism in Sante Fe, draws on a Talmudic metaphor to present these midrash (new readings of ancient texts) on the 'often-ignored feminine in the Divine.' Women scholars explore how modern Jewish women navigate familial and ecological relations; leadership roles; spirituality (drawing on female biblical and Holocaust role models, and other spiritual traditions); sexuality in diverse forms; and empowering rituals). The volume includes suggested reading." - Reference & Research Book News "The book is a collection of essays that address topics that are both diverse and broad... It is an ambitious book, a brave attempt to cover so many aspects of what it means (and has meant) to be a Jewish woman." - Jewish Book World "This volume rewards the reader and challenges us to consider issues that lie ahead." - Lilith Magazine

Author Bio

Rabbi Malka Drucker is the founding spiritual leader of HaMakom: The Place for Passionate and Progressive Judaism, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ordained at the Academy for Jewish Religion, Rabbi Drucker has written 21 books.