Book Summary
In this first-of-its-kind collection, more than eighty women rabbis come together to offer their unique experiences and perspectives on selections from the Prophets and Writings, and on the Five Megillot. Included are commentaries by ordained women in the Reform, Reconstructionist, and Conservative movements; women from across these denominations who are congregational leaders, Hillel college campus rabbis, community service professionals, academics, and chaplains; women from the United States, Canada, and Israel. This impressive work will challenge??????and possibly change??????the way you experience Judaism as it illuminates the historical significance of female portrayals in the Haftarah and Five Megillot, and the subtle meanings behind these powerful biblical texts.
Book Details
| Book Name | The Women's Haftarah Commentary: New Insight From Women Rabbis On The 54 Haftarah Portions, The 5 Megillot & Special Shabbatot |
| Author | Elyse M. Goldstein |
| Publisher | Jewish Lights Publishing (Sep 2008) |
| ISBN | 9781580233712 |
| Pages | 499 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 747 |
