1. The Role of Women in Judaism
Founded by Abraham and Moses, Judaism is almost 3,500 years old and is based on the Jewish people's covenant relationship with God. ... It is not until Genesis 2:22 that God uses one of Adam's ribs to create Eve-the first woman formed by God. ... Because God created man in his (or her) own image, it is reasonable to believe that God is both male and female. ... In Exodus, Miriam-the sister of Moses-and her mother worked together so that Moses could survive his infancy. After the Israelite journey across the Red Sea-led by the brother she protected-Miriam led the women in the danc...
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