Three Yiddish Plays by Women Feminism modern Jewish history

modern Jewish history

summaries and discussion of the texts and stage histories for two of the three that have them

pregnancy out of wedlock

This exploration leads to a deeper understanding of their heritage and the realization that embracing one's full identity is a multifaceted process

now covering the rise of religious Zionism since the 1970s

Three Yiddish Plays by Women Feminism modern Jewish historyThis is an unprecedented collection of three newly translated Yiddish plays written by women in the period from 1880 to 1920. Taken together, these plays provide a fascinating insight into female Jewish perspectives on a range of women's issues prevalent at the time and, in some cases, still prevalent today. The works explore topics such as the Jewish law of the 'chained widow', pregnancy out of wedlock, and birth control, amongst many others. Three