Jewish Texts

A closer look at Moses's sister.

Parashat Vayera offers many instances of abuse towards female biblical characters.

Parashat Miketz teaches us about teshuvah and forgiveness.

Why is it that the most unbelievable of Jewish stories is that which is most believed in?

Why did Jacob not bless his daughters before he died?

How women figure into the male-oriented covenant that begins with Abraham and circumcision.

Is beauty an inherent Jewish value?

The Bible focuses on Jacob's and his son's reactions, but not on those of the victim herself.

Parashat Vayeshev introduced us to one of the most famous women in the Bible.

It is time to do no less than to dress the Torah in the language of women.

Miriam's skin condition and the war with Amalek, Amnon and Moab are all examples of memory.

War and peace — and the difficulties with both — are the subjects of Parashat Shoftim.