Torah of the Mothers: Contemporary Jewish Women Read Classical Jewish Texts

Torah of the Mothers is a landmark collection of essays and teachings culled from years of Bible and Jewish study by highly accomplished women Torah scholars and educators. Each contributor brings her own area of expertise to bear, providing novel and refreshing insights into biblical and rabbinic texts as well as thought-provoking commentary on the ever present themes of exile and redemption, which are intrinsic to the ongoing saga of the Jewish people. In Torah of the Mothers, contemporary women also reflect upon teachers who have personally influenced and inspired them. Torah of the Mothers combines erudition with deep concern for the daily aspects of our spiritual lives.