Hanukkah is a story of light and miracles, but it is equally defined by the potent narratives of female bravery.
This dynamic lecture will unveil the stories of Judith, Hannah (the Hasmonean Daughter), and Miriam/Hannah with her Seven Sons—women who operated at the brink, where the destiny of the nation met the intense pressure of “female honor.” We’ll examine how each presented a different model of heroism—from Kiddush Hashem (Sanctification of God’s Name) to resistance against forced assimilation—and how these ancient tales utilize “Feminine Power” to change fate.
How do these stories shape the broader Jewish narrative, and what does true heroism mean for our identity today?
Monday, December 15, 7 p.m.
Facilitators: Rabbi Michal Ken-Tor & Yarden Van Spier
at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel
Co-sponsored with Congregation Beth El, Oheb Shalom, Temple B’nai Jeshurun, Temple Sinai
