Feeding Women in the Talmud, Feeding Ourselves

Feeding the Women of the Talmud, Feeding Ourselves is a community cookbook that retells the stories of sixty-nine women in the Talmud and honors them with vegan or plant-based recipes. It is the co-creation of 129 Jewish women from around the world, with sixty rabbis, rabbinical students, Jewish teachers, and emerging thought leaders contributing to the Talmudic narratives and sixty female professional chefs and passionate home cooks contributing to the recipes.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 06 September 2022
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Winner of the Jewish Book Council's Natan Notable Book Award!




Feeding the Women of the Talmud, Feeding Ourselves is a captivating cookbook that offers a fresh perspective on the Talmud through a combination of recipes and stories that nourish both the body and the spirit. By retelling the stories of sixty-nine women in the Talmud and honoring them with vegan or plant-based recipes, this book provides a thought-provoking and nourishing experience.


With sixty-nine delicious, balanced recipes that are perfect for family meals, entertaining, and healthy snacks, this cookbook offers a delectable way to explore the teachings of the Talmud. Each recipe is accompanied by stunning photography that enhances the visual appeal of the dishes, and meditations on stories of women in the Talmud that offer new insights and meanings to the text.


What makes this cookbook truly unique is its collaborative nature. It was co-created by 129 Jewish women from around the world, who brought their diverse perspectives and culinary expertise to the project. Sixty rabbis, rabbinical students, Jewish teachers, and emerging thought leaders contributed to the Talmudic narratives, while sixty female professional chefs and passionate home cooks contributed to the recipes.


The addition of this female-focused point of view to these women's Talmudic stories, which were traditionally recorded and edited by men, is a testament to the growing engagement of women in Jewish learning and scholarship. Feeding the Women of the Talmud, Feeding Ourselves is a vibrant and inspiring celebration of the power of women to contribute to the rich tapestry of Jewish tradition.


Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this cookbook will inspire you to explore the timeless wisdom of the Talmud in a new and meaningful way. So, gather your ingredients, gather your loved ones, and prepare to savor the flavors and stories that nourish both the body and the soul.


Winner of the Jewish Book Council's Natan Notable Book Award!




Feeding the Women of the Talmud, Feeding Ourselves is a captivating cookbook that offers a fresh perspective on the Talmud through a combination of recipes and stories that nourish both the body and the spirit. By retelling the stories of sixty-nine women in the Talmud and honoring them with vegan or plant-based recipes, this book provides a thought-provoking and nourishing experience.


With sixty-nine delicious, balanced recipes that are perfect for family meals, entertaining, and healthy snacks, this cookbook offers a delectable way to explore the teachings of the Talmud. Each recipe is accompanied by stunning photography that enhances the visual appeal of the dishes, and meditations on stories of women in the Talmud that offer new insights and meanings to the text.


What makes this cookbook truly unique is its collaborative nature. It was co-created by 129 Jewish women from around the world, who brought their diverse perspectives and culinary expertise to the project. Sixty rabbis, rabbinical students, Jewish teachers, and emerging thought leaders contributed to the Talmudic narratives, while sixty female professional chefs and passionate home cooks contributed to the recipes.


The addition of this female-focused point of view to these women's Talmudic stories, which were traditionally recorded and edited by men, is a testament to the growing engagement of women in Jewish learning and scholarship. Feeding the Women of the Talmud, Feeding Ourselves is a vibrant and inspiring celebration of the power of women to contribute to the rich tapestry of Jewish tradition.


Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this cookbook will inspire you to explore the timeless wisdom of the Talmud in a new and meaningful way. So, gather your ingredients, gather your loved ones, and prepare to savor the flavors and stories that nourish both the body and the soul.

Weight: 1228g
Dimension: 201 x 245 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684427017