Miriam's Well
Rituals for Jewish Women Around the Year
Author: Penina V. AdelmanISBN(s): 0930395115
Article Number: 999800005444
Language: EN
Publisher: Biblio Press
This is an excellent introduction to, and an indispensable resource for, Jewish women's rituals. Penina Adelman has been a pioneer in the development of Rosh Hodesh celebrations. This volume includes Adelman's work as well as gleanings from creative Jewish ritualists throughout North America and Israel. A short introductory section gives the historical context of Rash Hodesh celebration. Most of the book consists of detailed monthly rituals, including formats, texts, midrash (explanatory stories), blessings, songs and discussion topics. The chapter on "Starting a Group" and the resource lists in the third section will be especially useful to those for whom this book is a first contact with jewish feminist ritual.
