Rachel Adler (Books)

Rachel Adler Books

Rachel Adler is a leading scholar in modern Jewish thought, particularly recognized for pioneering the integration of feminist perspectives into the interpretation of Jewish texts and law. Her work critically examines how gender shapes our understanding of Jewish theology and ethics, offering innovative insights into ancient traditions. She brings a unique lens to religious scholarship, enriching contemporary discourse with a thoughtful and incisive approach.

Tales of the Holy Mysticat: Jewish Wisdom Stories by a Feline Mystic

168 pages
6 hours of reading

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In early 2007, Professor Rachel Adler, a Jewish feminist theologian, decided her new apartment needed a cat. As she searched through photos from local shelters, one gaunt feline caught her eye. Despite being caged, he retained the spiritual beauty of face and dignity of bearing that mark a great soul. As he settled into his new homeƒ‚‚"ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚"purring at the Hebrew volumes in Adler's rabbinic library, nodding attentively to the mezzuzot on the doorposts, and engaging in soulful meditation three times each dayƒ‚‚"ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚"it became clear that he was no ordinary kitty. Over the years, these eccentric practices revealed him to be a Hasidic master reincarnated to a higher level in the form of a gray tabby. This whimsical and engaging book began as several years of Adler's Facebook posts describing the idiosyncrasies of her peculiar cat, whom she called the Holy Mysticat. He became a holy teacher of sorts, leading her and her online friends on a journey through thousands of years of Jewish spiritual texts and p