Intriguing novels about amazingly strong Jewish women

Discover captivating novels featuring strong Jewish women who defy odds and inspire. Explore our curated list of amazing books celebrating resilience, courage, and intrigue in Jewish literature.

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The Fruit of Her Hands

by Michelle Cameron

Based on the life of the author’s thirteenth-century ancestor, Meir ben Baruch of Rothenberg, a renowed Jewish scholar of medieval Europe, this is the richly …
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Sarah

by Marek Halter

Sarah’s story begins in the cradle of civilization: the Sumerian city-state of Ur, a land of desert heat, towering gardens, and immense wealth. The daughter …
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Sotah

by Naomi Ragen

While living in Jerusalem, a young and striking woman is accused of adultery and banished from the country, and must find a way to reclaim …
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The Garden of Ruth

by Eva Etzioni-Halevy

The author deftly interweaves history and fiction to create a compelling exploration of a prominent biblical figure. Told through the voices of both Osnath, niece …
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Seven Days to the Sea

by Rebecca Kohn

In the best-selling tradition of "The Red Tent" comes an epic retelling of the "Exodus," narrated by Miryam, the sister of Moses, and by his …
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The Song of Hannah

by Eva Etzioni-Halevy

Once childhood friends, Hannah and Pninah become rivals for the man who has married them both. Despite their differences, the women must learn to live …
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Sarah

by Orson Scott Card

Fictionally explores the life of Sarah, daughter of a king, wife of a prophet, faithful follower of the God of Abraham, recipient of a miracle, …
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Rachel & Leah

by Orson Scott Card

This third book of Card's Women of Genesis series traces the intertwined lives of four women celebrated in the Bible: Leah, oldest daughter of Laban; …