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Dealing With Troubling Texts

Troubling Jewish Texts. What Makes a Text Jewish. What are Jewish Texts. About Jewish Texts. Jewish Texts. People of the Book.

Sotah

An ancient and challenging ritual for a woman suspected of adultery.

Esther Kreitman

Esther Singer Kreitman was a published author, but she was overshadowed by her brothers.

Helene, Queen of Adiabene

This ancient queen converted to Judaism and is mentioned in both Josephus’ "Antiquities" and rabbinic literature.

American Jewish Women as Cantors

How Jewish women worked their way into the field of synagogue music.

Hasidic Women in the United States

How they are educated and their role in the community.

Ruth and Lovingkindness

Rabbinic tradition sees her as a virtuous woman who is rewarded for her behavior.

Bais Ya’akov Schools

This movement of Orthodox Jewish day schools provides a chance for girls to get an education.

Ask the Expert: Biblical Role Models

How can I look up to characters in the Bible?

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