Rachel Adler

Rachel Adler, a feminist theologian, earned a Ph.D. in religion and social ethics from the University of Southern California jointly with Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles, where she now teaches.


Articles by Rachel Adler

Mending the World of Patriarchy

Genesis 1 is an account of the Creation, whereas Genesis 2-3 is an account of the creation of patriarchy--a remarkably truthful account.

The Slave Wife

By highlighting the shadowy woman in the background, we get a rare, ironic glimpse of the dilemma of slavery in the Bible.

The Nature of the Cosmos

Why should we care so much about the details of the Tabernacle?

Hannah’s Prayer

The model of prayer with kavvanah, or sincerity

Engendering Judaism

Because the evolution of Judaism is affected by social conditions, it can be actively developed to be gender sensitive.