Tova Hartman
– Beruriah, the Torah scholar: – BT Eruvin 53b-54a, BT Berachot 10a
– "What a rare find is a capable wife:" Proverbs Ch. 31 Eshet Chayil
– "mine and yours are hers:" Rabbi Akiva’s wife: BT Ketubot 62b- 63a
– Participating in the Development of Others: J.B Miller: Towards a New Psychology of Women, pp 40-41
– The paradox of the "goodness" of women: Carol Gilligan: In a Different Voice, pp 16-19
– Mothers, Fathers, and Caretakers: Sara Ruddick: Maternal Thinking, pp 40-41
– The wisdom of women: Shai Agnon: Chocmat Nashim
Keywords: Beruriah, women, caring, mothers, wisdom
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