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Maggie Anton
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Those who have followed my blog since the end of 2006 may recall that while doing a book tour in Israel, I joined Women of the Wall at the Kotel to celebrate Rosh Hodesh Tevet. I was in such a hurry to get there that I forgot my tallit, so that I ...
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I am finally home from fall book tours and ready to start blogging again. But I'm too tired to be creative tonight so I thought I would share another Talmud limerick from one of my favorite blogs by Chavatzelet Herzliya , this one originally poste...
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My last speaking event in Miami was at the JCC in Davie, and having arrived early, I looked around for something to occupy myself. Turned out this was easy, since there was an art exhibit going on, not an uncommon occurrence at JCC's. I decided to...
November 8
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[continuation of previous post] It is in the third chapter of Genesis, where Eve succumbs to the snake's temptation and eats the forbidden fruit, that Rashi goes against the near universal tradition of blaming Eve. He knows these very well, becaus...
November 6
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This Sunday, November 8, I will be the keynote speaker at Bible by the Bay in Marin County, CA. My topic will be: "Rashi's Daughters as Torah commentators: fact, fiction or legend?" Which means I have to find some of Rashi's commentaries that show...
November 3
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How about something that has nothing to do with Judaism [for a change], but is a big topic of discussion in women's historical fiction? What is the difference [assuming there is one] between historical romance, historical fiction with a romance pl...
October 30
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Finally I'm home from my Florida book tour, which I consider a success despite some good news and some bad news. Good news: my programs at Jewish venues drew large audiences of over 100 attendees. Bad news: except for "Books & Books" in Miami, non...
October 26
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Let all your Florida friends know that I will be speaking everywhere in Florida from Oct 13-22: Jacksonville [10-13], Palm Coast [10-14], Sarasota [10-15 am], Tampa [10-15 pm], Dunedin [10-16], Orlando [10-18], Boca Raton [10-19], Miami [10-20 am]...
October 12

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Favorite work of Jewish (you define it!) literature
"He, She and It" by Marge Piercy
About Me:
I'm the author of the historical novels about Rashi's Daughters
Website:
http://www.rashisdaughters.com

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Woman arrested at Kotel for wearing a Tallit

Those who have followed my blog since the end of 2006 may recall that while doing a book tour in Israel, I joined Women of the Wall at the Kotel to celebrate Rosh Hodesh Tevet. I was in such a hurry to get there that I forgot my tallit, so that I had to borrow one from another woman when I was given an aliyah. One man came over from the men's side to stop our singing Hallel, but he was quickly led away by police. And when it came time to walk to… Continue

Posted on November 25, 2009 at 4:32pm —

Maggie Anton

Some Talmudic Limericks

I am finally home from fall book tours and ready to start blogging again. But I'm too tired to be creative tonight so I thought I would share another Talmud limerick from one of my favorite blogs by Chavatzelet Herzliya , this one originally posted Feb 8, 2008. Those who have read RASHI'S DAUGHTERS: BOOK III - RACHEL may recognize this sugia from Chapter 27.

Nedarim [20a)
If he vows "My wife's pleasure in sex
Is a Konam to me," then regrets
What h… Continue

Posted on November 23, 2009 at 12:44am —

Maggie Anton

Bashert art exhibit at Miami JCC

My last speaking event in Miami was at the JCC in Davie, and having arrived early, I looked around for something to occupy myself. Turned out this was easy, since there was an art exhibit going on, not an uncommon occurrence at JCC's. I decided to check it out, especially after learning that this was opening night, so there would be a nice little reception.

The artist, Jackie Olenick, was there as well. Most of her new work appeared to be… Continue

Posted on November 8, 2009 at 11:55pm —

Maggie Anton

Rashi's "feminist" commentary on Genesis 3

[continuation of previous post]
It is in the third chapter of Genesis, where Eve succumbs to the snake's temptation and eats the forbidden fruit, that Rashi goes against the near universal tradition of blaming Eve. He knows these very well, because in Gen 3:8 he states that he's aware of many midrash about this, including Genesis Rabbah, but he's not concerned with them - only with peshat, the plain meaning of the text. Yet Rashi regularly quotes midrash in his other Torah commentaries, s… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 2:43am —

Maggie Anton

Rashi's "feminist" commentary on Genesis 1

This Sunday, November 8, I will be the keynote speaker at Bible by the Bay in Marin County, CA. My topic will be: "Rashi's Daughters as Torah commentators: fact, fiction or legend?" Which means I have to find some of Rashi's commentaries that show a feminist bent and teach them to my audience. I confess that I have not read all of Chumash with Rashi [shocking], nor have I memorized those parts I have studied. But I had a good idea where to start l… Continue

Posted on November 3, 2009 at 2:51am —

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At 9:52pm on June 18, 2009, Susan said…
Maggie, I am a big fan of yours I read two of your books can't wait for the next one. I heard it will be published in August looking forward.
 
 

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