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Sarah Schenirer: The Woman Who Revolutionized Jewish Girls’ Education
Schenirer understood that it was critical not just to teach, but also excite Jewish girls, about their religion.
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Miriam: A Prophetess and a Leader
We first meet Miriam as she appears with the name Puah. Rashi explains that the two midwives, Shifra and Puah, who helped the women in Egypt give birth…
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Judith Montefiore: A Woman of Unparalleled Faith and Influence
Few are as familiar with Lady Judith Montefiore as they are with her husband, Sir Moses Montefiore, who is renowned for his influence in both Jewish and non-Jewish circles.
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Bnot Tzelofchad: Female Agents of Change
Every word in the Torah teaches us something; no single term is excessive or unnecessary.
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Grace Aguilar: Using Writing to Glorify G-d’s Name
Her collection of literary works is huge and includes books, articles, collections of poems and the like.
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The Beauty and Practicality of Rachel and Rabbi Akiva’s Story
Like many of the most powerful stories in the Torah, the story of Rachel and Akiva has become romanticized.
