Penina V. Adelman, a social worker in the Boston area, is a scholar in residence at the Women’s Studies Research Center at Brandeis University. Her books, articles, and speeches address women and spirituality, women in the Bible, and women’s rituals in Judaism. Adelman helped to establish Rosh Hodesh (New Moon) ceremonies for women.
Noble-mindedness is a very fine character trait in the soul of man, and it extends in many directions: primarily in three, which are, noble-mindedness in wisdom, noble-mindedness in power, and noble…
This wonder, this marvel,
which the deceitful fantasy
Basilisk or Asp believes it to be,
is an error of understanding:
Since if one considers it carefully,
the Divine Providence
is rewarding your…
Cover of the souvenir program of the fourth Arbeter Ring (Workmen’s Circle) convention, 1904. The Yiddish banner reads: “We fight sickness, premature death, and capitalism.”