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Loading pageKey texts about and featuring women in Jewish tradition — from the matriarchs to the prophetesses, heroines, and the wisdom tradition.
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Chava — Mother of All Life
The creation of woman and the concept of ezer k'negdo (helpmate).
Sarah — The First Matriarch
Sarah's journey, her prophecy, and the birth of Yitzchak.
Rivka — Wisdom and Initiative
Rivka's kindness at the well and her role in guiding the blessings.
Rachel and Leah — Builders of Israel
The two sisters who built the House of Israel.
Miriam — Prophet and Leader
Miriam's song at the sea and her role as prophet and protector.
The Daughters of Tzelofchad
Five sisters who changed inheritance law through their righteous claim.
Devorah — Judge and Prophet
Devorah leads Israel to victory and sings a song of triumph.
Ruth — Loyalty and Conversion
"Your people are my people" — the story of the Moabite who became David's ancestor.
Esther — Hidden Courage
"For such a time as this" — Esther risks everything to save her people.
Eishet Chayil — Woman of Valor
The famous poem praising the woman of valor — sung every Friday night.