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The Torah

Dr. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi,Rabbi Andrea L. Weiss, PhD
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Author : Dr. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi,Rabbi Andrea L. Weiss, PhD
Publisher : CCAR Press
Page : 1416 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780881232837

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The Torah by Dr. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi,Rabbi Andrea L. Weiss, PhD Pdf

The groundbreaking volume The Torah: A Women's Commentary, originally published by URJ Press and Women of Reform Judaism, has been awarded the top prize in the oldest Jewish literary award program, the 2008 National Jewish Book Awards. A work of great import, the volume is the result of 14 years of planning, research, and fundraising. THE HISTORY: At the 39th Women of Reform Judaism Assembly in San Francisco, Cantor Sarah Sager challenged Women of Reform Judaism delegates to "imagine women feeling permitted, for the first time, feeling able, feeling legitimate in their study of Torah." WRJ accepted that challenge. The Torah: A Women's Commentary was introduced at the Union for Reform Judaism 69th Biennial Convention in San Diego in December 2007. WRJ has commissioned the work of the world's leading Jewish female Bible scholars, rabbis, historians, philosophers and archaeologists. Their collective efforts resulted in the first comprehensive commentary, authored only by women, on the Five Books of Moses, including individual Torah portions as well as the Hebrew and English translation. The Torah: A Women's Commentary gives dimension to the women's voices in our tradition. Under the skillful leadership of editors Dr. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi and Rabbi Andrea Weiss, PhD, this commentary provides insight and inspiration for all who study Torah: men and women, Jew and non-Jew. As Dr. Eskenazi has eloquently stated, "we want to bring the women of the Torah from the shadow into the limelight, from their silences into speech, from the margins to which they have often been relegated to the center of the page - for their sake, for our sake and for our children's sake."

תורה

Tamara Cohn Eskenazi
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Author : Tamara Cohn Eskenazi
Publisher : Urj Press
Page : 1420 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Bible
ISBN : UCSC:32106019223418

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תורה by Tamara Cohn Eskenazi Pdf

The Torah: a women's commentary collects and showcases the teachings of Jewish women in the first comprehensive commentary on the Torah written entirely by women. Distinguished women scholars, clergy, and poets illumine the meanings of the Torah by using both traditional tools and contemporary approaches, such as literary analysis, historical criticism, comparative linguistics, philology, archeology, anthropology, and sociology. The object of the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) in creating this book was to bring together interpreters for the 21st century, so that the voices of the entire Jewish people at last would be fully represented.

The Women's Torah Commentary

Elyse Goldstein
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Author : Elyse Goldstein
Publisher : Woodstock, Vt. : Jewish Lights Pub.
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015050285256

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The Women's Torah Commentary by Elyse Goldstein Pdf

For the first time, women rabbis provide a commentary to the entire Hebrew Bible, not just those parts that relate to women and women's issues.

The Women's Haftarah Commentary

Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
The Women s Haftarah Commentary Book PDF

Author : Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580236980

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The Women's Haftarah Commentary by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein Pdf

Women rabbis are changing the face of Judaism. Discover how their interpretations of the Prophets, Writings, and Megillot can enrich your perspective. The Haftarah is a potent tool for understanding the values, ethics, and moral lessons contained in the Torah readings. In this first-of-its-kind volume, more than eighty women rabbis from the Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist movements offer fresh perspectives on the beloved texts that make up the Haftarah—the Prophets and Writings—and the Five Megillot. Based on readings that are rich in imagery—some poetic, some narrative, some dark and brooding—their commentaries include surprising insights on the stories of Deborah and Yael, David and Goliath, David and Bathsheva, and the witch of Endor, among many others. Themes such as Jerusalem as woman, the story of Jonah and the fish, and other prophetic images are informed and challenged by this groundbreaking work. A rich resource, a major contribution to modern biblical commentary, and the ideal companion to The Women’s Torah Commentary, The Women’s Haftarah Commentary will inspire all of us to gain deeper meaning from the Hebrew scriptures and a heightened appreciation of Judaism.

The Women's Torah Commentary

Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
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Author : Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580234740

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The Women's Torah Commentary by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein Pdf

Women rabbis are changing the face of Judaism. Discover how their interpretations of the Torah can enrich your perspective. "Rich and engaging...makes available to a wide readership the collective wisdom of women who have changed the face of Judaism." —Judith Plaskow, author, Standing Again at Sinai: Judaism from a Feminist Perspective; Professor of Religious Studies, Manhattan College Here, for the first time, women's unique experiences and perspectives are applied to the entire Five Books of Moses, offering all of us the first comprehensive commentary by women. In this groundbreaking book, more than 50 women rabbis come together to offer us inspiring insights on the Torah, in a week-by-week format. Included are commentaries by the first women ever ordained in the Reform, Reconstructionist and Conservative movements, and by many other women across these denominations who serve in the rabbinate in a variety of ways. This rich resource offers new perspectives to inspire all of us to gain deeper meaning from the Torah and a heightened appreciation of Judaism. A major contribution to modern biblical commentary. The gift of choice for every young woman’s bat mitzvah, and for anyone wanting a new, exciting view of Torah. Contributing Rabbis: Rebecca T. Alpert • Lia Bass • Miriam Carey Berkowitz • Elizabeth Bolton • Analia Bortz • Sharon Brous • Judith Gary Brown • Nina Beth Cardin • Diane Aronson Cohen • Sandra J. Cohen • Cynthia A. Culpeper • Lucy H.F. Dinner • Lisa A. Edwards • Amy Eilberg • Sue Levi Elwell • Rachel Esserman • Helaine Ettinger • Susan Fendrick • Lori Forman • Dayle A. Friedman • Elyse D. Frishman • Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer • Shoshana Gelfand • Laura Geller • Elyse M. Goldstein • Julie K. Gordon • Claire Magidovitch Green • Rosette Barron Haim • Jill Hammer • Karyn D. Kedar • Sarra Levine • Valerie Lieber • Ellen Lippmann • Sheryl Nosan • Stacy K. Offner • Sara Paasche-Orlow • Barbara Rosman Penzner • Hara E. Person • Audrey S. Pollack • Sally J. Priesand • Geela-Rayzel Raphael • Laura M. Rappaport • Debra Judith Robbins • Rochelle Robins • Gila Colman Ruskin • Sandy Eisenberg Sasso • Ilene Schneider • Rona Shapiro • Michal Shekel • Beth J. Singer • Sharon L. Sobel • Ruth H. Sohn • Julie Ringold Spitzer z”l • Shira Stern • Pamela Wax • Nancy Wechsler-Azen • Nancy H. Wiener • Elana Zaiman

The Social Justice Torah Commentary

Rabbi Barry Block
The Social Justice Torah Commentary Book PDF

Author : Rabbi Barry Block
Publisher : CCAR Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780881233841

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The Social Justice Torah Commentary by Rabbi Barry Block Pdf

What does the Torah have to say about social justice? As the contributors to The Social Justice Torah Commentary demonstrate, a great deal. A diverse array of authors delve deeply into each week's parashah, drawing lessons to inspire tikkun olam. Chapters address key contemporary issues such as racism, climate change, mass incarceration, immigration, disability, women's rights, voting rights, and many more. The result is an indispensable resource for weekly Torah study and for anyone committed to repairing the world. Published by CCAR Press, a division of the Central Conference of American Rabbis

Torah Queeries

Gregg Drinkwater,Joshua Lesser,David Shneer
Torah Queeries Book PDF

Author : Gregg Drinkwater,Joshua Lesser,David Shneer
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814769775

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Torah Queeries by Gregg Drinkwater,Joshua Lesser,David Shneer Pdf

Commentaries from gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight contributors examine modern concerns of sexuality, identity, gender, and LGBT life.

תורה

W. Gunther Plaut
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Author : W. Gunther Plaut
Publisher : Central Conference of American Rabbis
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Bible
ISBN : 080740165X

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תורה by W. Gunther Plaut Pdf

One of the outstanding works of Reform Judaism.

Women at the Crossroads

Chana Bracha Siegelbaum
Women at the Crossroads Book PDF

Author : Chana Bracha Siegelbaum
Publisher : Chana Bracha Siegelbaum
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781936068098

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Women at the Crossroads by Chana Bracha Siegelbaum Pdf

Women at the Crossroads: A Woman's Perspective on the Weekly Torah Portion comprises 53 essays pertaining to women based on each of the weekly Torah Portions throughout the year. Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum discusses in-depth the characters and dilemmas of the women in the Torah that are relevant to the issues which women encounter today. The author explores the underlying values of laws and rituals that pertain to women by examining the inherent nature of women as presented in the Torah. Based on the intricacies of the Torah text, she shows the beauty and depth of the role of women as portrayed in the Torah and teaches the importance of women and their immense influence on society as prime movers of history. The book is divided into five chapters, corresponding to the five books of the Torah. Each chapter is divided into sections according to each Torah portion. In addition, it includes a comprehensive and useful compilation of biographies of the commentaries quoted in the book. Expounding the Torah text through methodical research of Midrash, Talmud and traditional commentators, such as Rashi and the Ramban, placed side-by-side with Chassidic masters like the Me'or v'Shemesh and modern commentators including Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum weaves together the strands that make up the tapestry of life for the contemporary woman.Rather than paying homage to the external, competitive, masculine world, the author demonstrates how Jewish women of today may look inwards to the women in the Torah for guidance in choosing their priorities in life.

The Five Books of Miriam

Ellen Frankel
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Author : Ellen Frankel
Publisher : Putnam Adult
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015038115062

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The Five Books of Miriam by Ellen Frankel Pdf

Ellen Frankel, folklorist, writer, scholar, has written the book that lets the Torah speak to women and that welcomes women into its sacred pages. In The Five Books of Miriam, she helps us discover the stories, conflicts, and dreams of the many women - named and nameless - who populate the biblical landscape. Building on the centuries-old tradition of Jewish commentary, Frankel expands the conversation about what the Torah means to women. The Five Books of Miriam includes folktales and folklore, homespun wisdom, Yiddish lore, songs, midrash, modern scholarship, and feminist criticism.

The Women of the Torah

Barbara L. Thaw Ronson
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Author : Barbara L. Thaw Ronson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023127165

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The Women of the Torah by Barbara L. Thaw Ronson Pdf

This book examines through the lens of the ancient Talmudic, Midrashic, and Kabbalistic commentaries the scriptural passages related to our ancestral mothers, wives, and daughters. Excerpts seek to illuminate clearly the question of what it may mean to be truly feminine, truly wise.

Women's Bible Commentary

Carol Ann Newsom,Sharon H. Ringe
Women s Bible Commentary Book PDF

Author : Carol Ann Newsom,Sharon H. Ringe
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 066425781X

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Women's Bible Commentary by Carol Ann Newsom,Sharon H. Ringe Pdf

In the critically acclaimed best-seller,Women's Bible Commentary, an outstanding group of women scholars introduced and summarized each book of the Bible and commented on those sections of each book that have particular relevence to women, focusing on female charecters, symbols, life situations such as marriage and family, the legal status of women, and religious principles that affect relationships of women and men. Now, this expanded edition provides similar insights on the Apocrypha, presenting a significant view of the lives and religious experiences of women as well as attitudes toward women in the Second Temple period. This expanded edition sets a new standard for women's and biblical studies.

Commentary on the Torah

Richard Elliott Friedman
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Author : Richard Elliott Friedman
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 2264 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062240934

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Commentary on the Torah by Richard Elliott Friedman Pdf

In this groundbreaking and insightful new commentary, one of the world's leading biblical scholars unveils the unity and continuity of the Torah for the modern reader. Richard Elliott Friedman, the bestselling author of Who Wrote the Bible?, integrates the most recent discoveries in biblical archaeology and research with the fruits of years of experience studying and teaching the Bible to illuminate the straightforward meaning of the text -- "to shed new light on the Torah and, more important, to open windows through which it sheds its light on us." While other commentaries are generally collections of comments by a number of scholars, this is a unified commentary on the Torah by a single scholar, the most unified by a Jewish scholar in centuries. It includes the original Hebrew text, a new translation, and an authoritative, accessibly written interpretation and analysis of each passage that remains focused on the meaning of the Torah as a whole, showing how its separate books are united into one cohesive, all-encompassing sacred literary masterpiece. This landmark work is destined to take its place as a classic in the libraries of lay readers and scholars alike, as we seek to understand the significance of the scriptural texts for our lives today, and for years to come.

ReVisions

Elyse Goldstein
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Author : Elyse Goldstein
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580231176

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ReVisions by Elyse Goldstein Pdf

This new interpretation of the Torah provides ways to understand biblical women, taboo issues, and the connections between women and the deity.

Sisterhood

Balin/Herman
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Author : Balin/Herman
Publisher : Hebrew Union College Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780878201211

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Sisterhood by Balin/Herman Pdf

The work of a coterie of dynamic women - not the brainchild of Reform Judaism's male leaders, as is often thought - Women of Reform Judaism has been a force in the shaping of American Jewish life since its founding as the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods in 1913. The synergy of Reform Judaism's universalist ideas and the women's emancipation movement in the early twentieth century made the synagogue auxiliary a natural platform for women to assume new leadership roles in their synagogues, in Reform Judaism, and in American society. These "sisterhoods" have stood for the solidarity among synagogue women as well as the commitment of these women to important social action issues. Called Women of Reform Judaism since 1993, this oldest federation of women's synagogue auxiliaries has grown from 52 temple sisterhoods to 500 and a membership of over 65,000 women, today a vibrant international women's organization. Women of Reform Judaism, in cooperation with The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives and Hebrew Union College Press, marks its centennial anniversary with this collection of new scholarly essays which looks back at its history in order to understand how the hopes and dreams of its founders have come to fruition. Armed with the rich archival resources of the American Jewish Archives, including Proceedings of the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, 1913-1955, eighteen scholars contributed essays on the spectrum of Women of Reform Judaism's activities, including their funding of Hebrew Union College during the Great Depression, their support for Jewish education through production of a substantial women's Torah commentary designed to edify lay people as well as scholars and clergy, their promotion of Jewish foodways and art through publication of cookbooks and support of synagogue gift shops, their invention of the Uniongram as a formidable fundraising tool on a par with the Girl Scout cookie, and their efforts to safeguard Jewish continuity through support of youth activities (NFTY).