Praise Her Works: Conversations with Biblical Women by Penina Adelman (English)

Description: Praise Her Works by Penina Adelman A collection that celebrates 23 biblical women, from the familiar Sarah, Miriam, Ruth, and Esther, to the more mysterious Hatzlelponi mother of Samson) and the unnamed "Wife of Ovadiah". FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Weaving together Jewish tradition and modern society through stories, commentary, and questions This rich collection celebrates 23 biblical women, from the familiar Sarah, Miriam, Ruth, and Esther, to the more mysterious Hatzlelponi (mother of Samson) and the unnamed "Wife of Ovadiah." Based on the 13th-century Yemenite Midrash ha-Gadol (literally, the Great Midrash)-a work only partially translated into English and, until now, virtually unknown to American Jews-this new volume presents stories, commentaries, original monologues, and discussion topics touching upon the lives of Jewish women today. Penina Adelman became captivated by Midrash ha-Gadol while seeking a new ritual to perform before her daughters bat mitzvah. She eventually enlisted a group of writers to join her in studying the midrash. These women agreed to step inside the Bible and "become" some of their ancestors. The resulting book is an unusual encounter among remarkable biblical women-from different time periods and walks of life-who are able to converse directly with one another and the reader.As the writers probe the hearts and minds of the biblical characters, they provide an insightful, behind-the-scenes look into the relationships of women whose feelings and actions have inspired readers throughout the ages. This book is a beautiful example of the way todays scholars are using midrash to weave together Jewish tradition and modern society. In the original Yemenite midrash, each of the women is linked to a line from the poem in Proverbs, "Eishet Chayil" (Women of Valor)-the poem often sung at Jewish weddings by the groom to the bride and at the traditional Shabbat table by a husband to his wife, and recited at a Jewish womans funeral. In this new book, the reader is invited to experience the blending of the familiar poem with the previously unexplored treasure trove of Midrash ha-Gadol and the new voices for each character. This extraordinary combination makes it ideal for Jewish educators, teen and adult study groups, readers of midrash, scholars in the fields of womens studies and contemporary spirituality, as well as a lovely gift for brides, mothers, and grandmothers. Author Biography Penina Adelman lives in Boston, where she is a Scholar-In-Residence at the Womens Studies Research Center at Brandeis University. Her first book, Miriams Well, helped launch the Rosh Hodesh movement, which today involves thousands of American Jewish women. She is the author of The Bible from Alef to Tav, a finalist for the 1999 National Jewish Picture Book Award. Most recently, she is the co-author of The Girls Guide, The Young Jewish Womans Handbook for Coming of Age. Review "Adelman is to be congratulated for recovering a little-known medieval text and simultaneously creating a remarkable work of modern midrash."-Religion Bookline "High praise to Adelman for this new collection. For general collections, high school collections, havurot and study groups, Rosh Chodesh groups."-Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter Review Text ""Adelman is to be congratulated for recovering a little-known medieval text and simultaneously creating a remarkable work of modern midrash.""-- Religion Bookline ""High praise to Adelman for this new collection. For general collections, high school collections, havurot and study groups, Rosh Chodesh groups.""-- Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter Review Quote "High praise to Adelman for this new collection. For general collections, high school collections, havurot and study groups, Rosh Chodesh groups."- Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter Details ISBN0827608233 Short Title PRAISE HER WORKS Language English ISBN-10 0827608233 ISBN-13 9780827608238 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 296.14 Year 2005 Imprint Jewish Publication Society Subtitle Conversations with Biblical Women Place of Publication Philadelphia Country of Publication United States Edited by Penina Adelman DOI 10.1604/9780827608238 UK Release Date 2005-08-01 AU Release Date 2005-08-01 NZ Release Date 2005-08-01 US Release Date 2005-08-01 Author Penina Adelman Pages 180 Publisher Jewish Publication Society Publication Date 2005-08-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159395398;

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