The Meneket Rivkah: A Manual of Wisdom and Piety for Jewish Women by Rivka Bat Meir Yiddish Learning co-workers

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and about sons and fathers in the Habsburg empire and the culture of brutality that defined Eastern Europe

and racism

although not shaped with the artistic nuance of modern literature

Running Time: 93 minutes English and Yiddish (No subtitles)

The Meneket Rivkah: A Manual of Wisdom and Piety for Jewish Women by Rivka Bat Meir Yiddish Learning co-workersTranslated by Frauke Von Rohden The first known Yiddish book to be written by a woman, Meneket Rivkah (Rivkahs Nurse) reveals a great deal about 16th century Jewish womens lives and religious practices. It includes Rivkah bat Meirs sermons, her interpretations of the Bible, and other religious instructions on various topics to guide women in their familial relationships. First published posthumously in Prague, in 1609, Meneket Rivkah pre dates the