{"product_id":"dirshuni-contemporary-women-s-midrash-9781684580958","title":"Dirshuni – Contemporary Women′s Midrash","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique compilation of contemporary women’s midrashim.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash\u003c\/i\u003e, is the first-ever English edition of a historic collection of midrashim composed by Israeli women, which has been long-anticipated by multiple American audiences, including synagogues, rabbinical seminaries, adult learning programs, Jewish educators, and scholars of gender and religion. Using the classical forms developed by the ancient rabbis, the contributors express their religious and moral thought and experience through innovative interpretations of scripture. The women writers, from all denominations and beyond, of all political stripes and ethnic backgrounds, contribute their Torah to fill the missing half of the sacred Jewish bookshelf. This book reflects dramatic changes in the agency of women in the world of religious writings. The volume features a comprehensive introduction to Midrash for the uninitiated reader by the distinguished scholar Tamar Kadari and extensive annotation and commentary by Tamar Biala.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDirshu­ni\u003c\/i\u003e is a step for­ward; it carves out a place for con­tem­po­rary women to see them­selves in the sacred texts. It focus­es on the courage, the heart­break, and the fight of bib­li­cal women — and it brings them to life. ... What would Judaism look like if women had been read­ing, study­ing, inter­pret­ing, and com­ment­ing on our sacred texts all this time? \u003ci\u003eDirshu­ni\u003c\/i\u003e gives us a glimpse of that, and the view is spectacular.\" * Jewish Book Council *\u003cbr\u003e\"Biala’s anthology together puts the writers in conversation across time. “Dirshuni” (Amos 5: 4) means “seek me” and this book fulfills its title’s promise.\" * Association of Jewish Libraries *\u003cbr\u003e\"Jerusalem-based author and teacher Tamar Biala birthed a contemporary oeuvre of midrashim that could legitimately stand alongside those of the ancient rabbis in their canon of Midrash. With a capital M. Biala... collected contemporary midrashim written by a group of exceptional Israeli women. Curated in anthology form, unadorned, these luminous pieces addressed the needs and truths of the female half of the world....Not only is the world of Dirshuni now available to English-language readers, but there is a new twist: Biala has added framing and commentaries to each piece.\" * Jerusalem Post *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDirshuni \u003c\/i\u003eis the long-anticipated English edition of a collection of midrash composed by Israeli women. Scholars will relish the book’s nuances, it is the less experienced Torah student who will learn most from this wealth of new insights into the tradition.\" * Moment Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eDirshuni \u003c\/i\u003eis powerful, playful, joyful and sometimes painful. Its words and insights will be making many ‘guest appearances’ in my sermons and teaching in the coming year. . . . Get a copy of \u003ci\u003eDirshuni\u003c\/i\u003e. As we begin a new cycle of Torah for the year, it should be at your side—for your own learning and teaching. It will yield numerous insights. With a solemn caveat: Don’t lend it out. You might never see it again.” * Religion News Service *\u003cbr\u003e“. . . . Anyone interested in midrash or contemporary Israeli women’s thought should find this work intriguing and stimulating.” * The Reporter *\u003cbr\u003e“I hope that the writings in this collection will be part of our conversation, and that we will be better able to ‘listen to her voice.’”  * The Jewish News of Northern California *\u003cbr\u003e“As the first anthology of Midrashim written by women in English, \u003ci\u003eDirshuni \u003c\/i\u003eoffers valuable insights into midrashic feminist interpretation. . . . Biala’s commentary. . . . sparks further questions and insights. Her remarks are a testament to the effort, thought, consideration, and time that not only went into writing the commentary, but also into the midrashim themselves.”  * Reading Religion *\u003cbr\u003e“This text is a gift—a profound exploration of both ancient text and the modern world all through the lives of women and their experiences. . . . This volume should be required reading.”  * CCAR Journal *\u003cbr\u003e“How thrilling to have this rich collection of women’s midrashim in our hands. The melding of scholarship, deep insight, and creativity in this brilliantly edited volume yields fresh new feminist perspectives on classical Jewish tradition. We are truly blessed to have this resource for understanding biblical texts and rabbinic commentaries.”\u003cbr\u003e   -- Marcia Falk, author of Night of Beginnings: A Passover Haggadah\u003cbr\u003e“Opinions regarding the practical conclusions to be drawn from the innovative readings of sacred history offered here will no doubt differ widely, ranging from demand for inclusion in the canon to dismissal as heresy. Either way, the jolt that these feminist midrashim present to traditional sensibilities, highlighting and imaginatively amplifying upon the lacunae of distinctly male perspectives, will leave readers with much food for thought.” -- Tamar Ross, author of Expanding the Palace of Torah: Orthodoxy and Feminism\u003cbr\u003e“Those familiar with feminist midrash primarily in the U.S. context will be surprised and delighted with the richness, range, and erudition of this collection by Israeli women. The conversations with and reworkings of traditional texts are consistently thought-provoking, sometimes brilliant, and always carefully explained. This is an exciting addition to the body of feminist commentary available in English.” -- Judith Plaskow, author of Standing Again at Sinai: Judaism from a Feminist Perspective\u003cbr\u003e“Part classical midrash, short story, poetry and social commentary, these midrashim are a new genre, a treasure to cherish. These voices and texts are bound to leave each student moved and changed.” -- Rabbi Avi Killip, Hadar\u003cbr\u003e\"A long-overdue expansion of the sacred Jewish library following centuries of patriarchal hegemony, exclusion and injustice. The texts’ profound insights result from the encounter between the authors' lived experience, their creativity, and Torah study. This volume belongs in every Jewish library, in our homes, our schools, and our synagogues.\" -- Rabbi J. Rolando Matalon, Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, NYC\u003cbr\u003e\"In its 2 slim Hebrew volumes, Dirshuni changed the study of Rabbinic midrash for those fortunate enough to grasp the brilliance, expert knowledge and exquisite language that pays homage to while shattering traditional midrash. Now the English reader has the opportunity to study these masterpieces and to find their own voice in our tradition.\" -- Rabbanit Devorah Zlochower, Yeshivat Maharat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Enchanted World of Midrash and its Unexpected Return in Recent Generations – Tamar Kadari\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Road to Women’s Midrash – Tamar Biala \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTranslators’ Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart I: Creation of the World\u003cbr\u003eMiscarriage and Creation – Tamar Biala\u003cbr\u003eThis One Will Be Called Woman – Miri Westreich\u003cbr\u003eAnd Your Desire Will Be for Your Man – Rivkah Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eAnd He Will Rule Over You – Dana Pulver\u003cbr\u003eWhy Was it Given to Her – Tamar Bitton\u003cbr\u003eThe Ever-Turning Sword – Tamar Biala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart II: Matriarchs and Patriarchs\u003cbr\u003eThe Tears of Salt – Ruti Timor\u003cbr\u003eSarah’s Trials – Naama Eldar\u003cbr\u003eSarah and the Sacrifice of Isaac – Rivkah Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eStirrings – Bilha Kritzer Ariha\u003cbr\u003eAnd Where Was Sarah? – Tamar Biala\u003cbr\u003eIn the Presence of His Wife – Hagit Rappel\u003cbr\u003eAnd Dinah Went Out – Rivkah Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eThe Daughter of Dinah – Ayala Tzruya\u003cbr\u003eLet Your House Be Open Wide – Hagit Bartov\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart III: Exodus\u003cbr\u003eThe Midwives Saw and Feared – Orna Pilz \u003cbr\u003eBitya, The Daughter of God – Gili Zivan\u003cbr\u003eThe Giving of the Ten Commandments – Tamar Biala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart IV: Israel in the Desert\u003cbr\u003eDaughters of Tzelophchad – Rivkah Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eDeath by a Kiss: Miriam's Passing – Tamar Biala \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart V: Prophets and Writings\u003cbr\u003eTanot, Jephthah’s Daughter – Rivkah Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eI Will Build You Up Again – Yael Levin\u003cbr\u003eA Woman of Valor – Adi Blut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart VI: Sexuality, Love, and Marriage\u003cbr\u003eMore Bitter than Death – Rivkah Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eAfter Twenty-Four Years – Rivkah Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eFor Love is as Fierce as Death – Tamar Biala\u003cbr\u003eThe Ways of Marriage – Avital Hochstein\u003cbr\u003eOne Who Did Not Find a Wife – Yael Unterman\u003cbr\u003eAnd Eve Knew – Efrat Garber-Aran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart VII: Fertility and Parenthood\u003cbr\u003eSeven Clean Days – Etti Romm\u003cbr\u003eHe Supports the Fallen – Nehama Weingarten-Mintz\u003cbr\u003eThe Blessing for Breastfeeding – Efrat Garber-Aran \u003cbr\u003eAll the Mitzvot for the Son and the Daughter – Naama Shaked\u003cbr\u003eDaughters of The Place – Hila Unna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart VIII: Rape and Incest \u003cbr\u003eAnd Now be Silent – Tirza Barmatz-Stein\u003cbr\u003eThe Father’s Scream: Concealing and Revealing – Oshrat Shoham\u003cbr\u003eThe Mother’s Scream: Uncovering and Expulsion – Oshrat Shoham\u003cbr\u003eThe Woman’s Scream: Cover-Up and Tikkun – Oshrat Shoham\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart IX: Inequality in Jewish Law and in the Rabbinic Court\u003cbr\u003eThe Assembly of God – Rivka Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eRachel, A Mother of Mamzerim – Rivka Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eMoses Visits Beruriah’s Beit Midrash – Rivka Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eThe Refused Woman – Rivkah Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eJamila the Objector – Rivka Lubitch\u003cbr\u003eVows – Rivkah Lubitch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart XI: Post-Holocaust Theology\u003cbr\u003eA Raven and a Dove – Tamar Biala\u003cbr\u003eThe Shepherd in the Lilies – Dini Deutsch Frankel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart XII: Holidays\u003cbr\u003eSukkot \u003cbr\u003ePrayer for Rain (Tefillat HaGeshem) – Ruth Gan Kagan\u003cbr\u003ePesach \u003cbr\u003eThe Four Daughters – Einat Ramon\u003cbr\u003eShavu’ot\u003cbr\u003eThe Love of Ruth and Naomi – Yael Oryan and Ziva Ofek\u003cbr\u003eRuth, Who Interpreted – Yael Unterman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributors\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIndex","brand":"Brandeis University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49411398238551,"sku":"9781684580958","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781684580958.jpg?v=1730513470","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/dirshuni-contemporary-women-s-midrash-9781684580958","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}