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Al Kahina: The North African Jewish Queen
This is the tale of Dihya al Kahina, Jewish warrior and queen. Her story, or however much of it we can piece together from the records of her nemeses, is a legend of mystique, the stuff of superhero thrillers. Some believe she is nothing but a folk tale; then again, Jewish history itself is certainly
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Rebbetzin Bruria Hutner David: What’s In A Name?
My focus in writing for Tzofia has, thus far, been on Jewish women throughout history. Reaching back to the times of Tanach, including Michal, daughter of King Saul, to those of more recent years, such as Nechama Leibowitz or Rebbetzin Weinberg, we have found the strength of each one’s middot, or character traits, to be
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Esthet On Ben Pelet: How a Woman Can Save Her Husband from Sin
Abraham Lincoln once said: “A house divided against itself cannot stand…” While Lincoln was referring to the issue of slavery in America, it is clear that his statement is relevant in many cases, on both the macro and micro scale. Upon looking at Parshat Korach this is evident, the people could not withstand such a
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Delilah: A Wife Can Either Uplift Her Husband or Cause His Downfall
Shimshon was a miracle child. His parents, Monoach and Tzlelponis, had been barren for many years before an angel prophezied that they would bear a son. But he would not be any ordinary son. He would be a nazir from birth1. This meant that he would have to refrain from cutting his hair and consuming…
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Interview with Beatie Deutsch, Israel’s Marathon Mother
For many women, pursuing their dreams feels like just that – a dream…
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The Multifaceted Personality of Rivka Imeinu
Rivka’s life is filled with complexity…
