Prominent Jewish Women in History

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How much do you know about these prominent women in Jewish history?

Question 1 of 10
She wrote the song "Jerusalem of Gold":
Question 2 of 10
Who is described in the Bible as Eshet Lapidot, the wife of Lapidot, or "woman of torches"?
Question 3 of 10
Which one of the following women wrote about Jewish life on the American frontier in the early 20th century?
Question 4 of 10
Described in the Talmud as a scholar, Beruriah was married to which rabbi?
Question 5 of 10
Which one of the following women was an intrepid 18th-century business woman and mother of 12?
Question 6 of 10
What is the name of the poem by Emma Lazarus that is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty?
Question 7 of 10
Which 16th-century Jewish philanthropist helped hundreds of other Jews escape Spain and Portugal?
Question 8 of 10
Shari Lewis was known for performances with her puppet named:
Question 9 of 10
Which famous Jewish actress played a young Bette Midler in the 1988 film Beaches?
Question 10 of 10
Which of these famous Jewish writers called their diary "Kitty"?
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