This collection is intended for readers interested in Jewish women's stories and feminism from a Jewish perspective. Click on this link to access the discussion questions for all the books in this collection.
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant In a first-person narrative, Anita Diamant reinterprets the classic biblical story of Dinah to elevate the potency and influence of Dinah and other women's roles in ancient settings while exposes underrepresented traditions of ancient womanhood.
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Anne Frank, a Jewish Dutch teenager, writes of her family's life in hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Her unique, introspective voice reveals many truths about coming of age and the horrors of the Holocaust.
Arguing With the Storm: Stories by Yiddish Women Writers by Rhea Tregebov (editor) With stories from the Holocaust, Russia, and so much more, these stories, written by Yiddish women, were translated to English, bringing them to life.
Yentl's Revenge: the Next Wave of Jewish Feminism by Danya Ruttenberg (editor) Yentl's Revenge is a collection of essays and experiences of Jewish women from all walks of life. It discusses topics like being Jewish and transgender, body image, faith, and many more.
The War on Women in Israel by Elana Maryles Sztokman A detailed study on the oppression and abuse of Israel's women. This book provides a detailed investigation of sexism in a beacon of democracy.
The Puttermesser Papers by Cynthia Ozick Ruth Puttermesser, a Jewish New York lawyer, yearns for an intellectual life of purpose, shown throughout five different episodes in her life. This satirical book has been described as "defying summarization."
Modern Girls by Jennifer S. Brown An immigrant mother and daughter both navigate undesired pregnancy, motherhood, and social activism in a Jewish immigrant community in New York City in 1935.