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Photographer Lloyd Wolf and interviewer Paula E. Wolfson capture the rich diversity of America's Jewish mothers in compelling personal stories and b&w photographs that reveal their accomplishments, their religious and family heritage, their values, and their triumphs. Intimate profiles of 50 women from many walks of life and with varying ways of interpreting Judaism capture the essence of Jewish motherhood. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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In this celebration of Jewish women and motherhood, stunning black and white duotones are paired with intimate profiles that evoke the lives of fifty Jewish mothers. Each extraordinary woman featured in this collection shares her powerful insights into the meaning of family, Judaism, love, and community with recollections and observations of Jewish life in America. From rabbis and scholars to activists and artists, these frank and powerful women discuss their views on how to raise a Jewish child in today's world and how they have come to understand their own mothers. A beautiful and inspiring commemoration of Jewish motherhood, Jewish Mothers is the perfect gift for any mother, grandmother, or mother-to-be.
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