Fram, Edward
My Dear Daughter: Rabbi Benjamin Slonik and the Education of Jewish Women in Sixteenth-Century Poland
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822964940
- author:
- Fram, Edward
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hebrew Union College Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 15.24 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Jewish, History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Order of Women's Commandments: A 16th-Century Guide to Jewish Law and Rituals. In sixteenth-century Poland, Jewish women faced complex rules and customs governing their sexual lives within marriage. To address these issues, a young rabbi named Benjamin Slonik created a how-to book for women, published in the Yiddish vernacular. This book, Seder mitzvot hanashim, not only provides insight into the history of Yiddish printing and public education but also sheds light on the reception of the Shulhan Arukh, an important legal code. The 1585 edition of Seder mitzvot hanashim has been made available in both Yiddish and English, offering a unique window into the lives of Jewish women during this period. This book is a rare remnant of the direct interface between the rabbinic elite and the laity, particularly women. By studying this book, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the intricate laws of niddah and the role of women in Jewish ritual life during the 16th century.
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