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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsWords on Fire (99 Edition)by Vanessa L. Ochs
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Publisher Comments:When Vanessa Ochs begins to suspect her various physical ailments are due to her leading an ”unsanctified life,” she decides to travel to Jerusalem with her family to explore the sacred books of Judaism. Armed with a list of institutions and the names of women who specialize in teaching these sacred texts, Ochs sets out on a journey of discovery. She forges a personal relationship with her mentors, women who are determined to disprove the claim of Rabbi Eliezer ben Hyrcanus: ”The words of the Torah should be burnt rather than taught to women.” As her year in Jerusalem draws to a close, Ochs begins to find a way to reconcile her feminist views with her quest to live a life according to laws shaped by the ”sexist” views of traditional Judaism.Part scholarly investigation, part anecdotal memoir, Words on Fire is an accessible portrait of a remote world and a fascinating, firsthand account of the clash between feminism and Judaism. Book News Annotation:In seeking a sanctified Jewish life within Israel's nascent feminist movement in this personal anthropology, Ochs (Judaism, U. of Virginia) struggles with a sage's admonition that: "The word of the Torah should be burnt rather than be taught to women." Includes a new introduction and afterword, and a list of US and Israeli Torah study sites. No date is given for the original publication.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:"When Vanessa Ochs begins to suspect her various physical ailments are due to her leading an ”unsanctified life,” she decides to travel to Jerusalem with her family to explore the sacred books of Judai" Description:"Selected recent writings on Judaism by Vanessa L. Ochs": p. 349-350.
About the AuthorVanessa L. Ochs author of Safe and Sound, has written as well for the New York Times, New York Newsday, Tikkun Magazine, Lilith, and numerous other publications. A recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, she teaches Judaism in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia and is the editor of the Sacred Day series of CLAL, the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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