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Review:
"Makes a solid contribution to both Jewish feminism and lesbian and gay studies, breaking new ground in its focus on transforming Jewish religious life from a lesbian perspective.... Writing in a straightforward, inviting — sometimes pastoral — voice that reaches out to a larger audience, Alpert defines lesbianism in a multi-faceted way that allows her to examine shifting understandings of lesbians in Jewish tradition." Women's Review of Books
Review:
"An extremely valuable and visionary source for Jewish lesbians who long to be recognized and to participate fully in mainstream synagogue life.... The author is to be congratulated for bravely taking on such an all-consuming topic and writing such an accessible, powerful and provocative book." Lambda Book Report
Synopsis:
< P> One of the first women to be ordained as a rabbi explores how lesbians can shape Jewish tradition to resonate with their own experience. < /P>
Like Bread on the Seder Plate: Jewish Lesbians and the Transformation of Tradition
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Rebecca Alpert
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Reviews:
"Review"
by Women's Review of Books,
"Makes a solid contribution to both Jewish feminism and lesbian and gay studies, breaking new ground in its focus on transforming Jewish religious life from a lesbian perspective.... Writing in a straightforward, inviting — sometimes pastoral — voice that reaches out to a larger audience, Alpert defines lesbianism in a multi-faceted way that allows her to examine shifting understandings of lesbians in Jewish tradition."
"Review"
by Lambda Book Report,
"An extremely valuable and visionary source for Jewish lesbians who long to be recognized and to participate fully in mainstream synagogue life.... The author is to be congratulated for bravely taking on such an all-consuming topic and writing such an accessible, powerful and provocative book."
"Synopsis"
by Ingram,
< P> One of the first women to be ordained as a rabbi explores how lesbians can shape Jewish tradition to resonate with their own experience. < /P>
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