Book Summary
This is an indispensable resource about the role of Jewish women from post-biblical times to the twentieth century. Each time period explains historical events that affected Jews in general and Jewish women in particular, biographical entries of women of the period, women's activities and interests, and how Jewish laws concerning women developed and changed. It is ideal for women's groups and study groups as well as students and scholars. Emily Taitz, an author and historian, has a Ph.D. in medieval Jewish history. Sondra Henry is an historian and lawyer. Cheryl Tallan received an M.A. in interdisciplinary studies from York University, Toronto, with a specialty in medieval Jewish widows.
Book Details
| Book Name | The JPS Guide To Jewish Women |
| Author | Emily Taitz, Sondra Henry, Cheryl Tallan |
| Publisher | Jewish Publication Society Of America (Feb 2003) |
| ISBN | 9780827607521 |
| Pages | 384 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 1636 |
