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Glikl of Hameln is a familiar and beloved character to Jewish history enthusiasts. In this episode, we dive beneath the surface of Glikl’s words to deeply appreciate the forces at play for women of her era. In conversation with Professor Elisheva Carlebach. Dr. Carlebach is the Salo Wittmayer Baron Professor of Jewish History, Culture, and Society,…

The Rivash and the Chasid Yavetz on women's challenges and triumphs in Spain, 1391-1492.By mishpachaveiledreference

The Silent Strength of Joanna of Burgos Joanna is a name most people won’t recognize, but her story is one for the ages. This episode describes one woman’s faith under fire, in the aftermath of the 1391 massacres in Spain, and the ways women kept their faith throughout the years of the Spanish Inquisition. In conversation with Yael Krumbein. Yael t…

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In this episode we unpack the hidden riches of the Cairo Geniza, the largest and most diverse collection of medieval manuscripts in the world, focusing primarily on Jewish women’s stories as they emerge directly from Geniza documents. In conversation with Eve Krakowski, Professor of Near Eastern Studies and the Program in Judaic Studies at Princeto…

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Welcome to Veiled Reference! I’m Tzipora Weinberg — teacher, writer, and explorer of remote and dusty archives. Captivated by tanach, intrigued by history, I’ve been finding my joy in Torah literature that combines the two. Join us as we listen closely to voices that still echo from our nation’s past — distant, even obscure, but all the more exciti…

Welcome to Veiled Reference! I’m Tzipora Weinberg — teacher, writer, and explorer of remote and dusty archives. Captivated by tanach, intrigued by history, I’ve been finding my joy in Torah literature that combines the two. Join us as we listen closely to voices that still echo from our nation’s past — distant, even obscure, but all the more exciti…