This week on the podcast we’re talking about what it’s like to be a female rabbi, and what it’s like to be a rebbetzin. For our first segment we have a guest, Rabbi Aviva, who is the rabbi of a Conservative congregation on the East Coast. For our second segment we have Beth, who was a rebbetzin for 8 years in Chicago.
Further reading
Rabbis
Rabbis in the United States from the Jewish Women’s Archive
Rebbetzins
Annual Rebbetzins Conference put on by the Orthodox Union
The Rebbetzin in American Jewish Life by Shuly Schwartz
Endorsements
Zahava recommends George Washington’s letter to Touro Synagogue in Newport Rhode Island.
Mimi endorses a Spicy Quinoa Salad With Broccoli, Cilantro and Lime which is great for Jewish potlucks, and is excellent comfort food.
Tamar recommends the poetry of Jeanne Lohmann, especially the poem Praise What Comes, and Amit’s rules for talking in shul.
