The First Jewish Woman to Publish a Book

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Jewish History Nerds heads to early modern Prague to meet Rivka Tiktiner, author of Meneket Rivkah, the earliest full-length published work we have by a Jewish woman. Published posthumously in 1609, it’s a Yiddish ethical guide for women packed with biblical and rabbinic sources, plus a Simchat Torah song that opens a window into women’s religious life.

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For a brief summary and sources on Rivka Tiktiner, click here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UTdUQXea7MSiNnDRv5Z4YHuodJ38Au7iiSA2UuMexj8/edit?usp=sharing

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