Osnat and Her Dove: The True Story of the World's First Female Rabbi

This beautifully illustrated chapter book tells the true story of Osnat Barazani, born five centuries ago, who challenged the prevailing belief that girls should not be educated. Through her determination, she persuaded her father, a great scholar, to teach her, eventually becoming a renowned teacher and the world's first female rabbi. The narrative weaves in elements of legend, such as Osnat performing miracles, like healing a dove or saving a congregation from fire, which add a touch of wonder to her already remarkable life. It's an empowering tale about perseverance, the pursuit of knowledge, and breaking barriers, perfect for sparking conversations about gender equality and individual potential.

Osnat was born five hundred years ago – at a time when almost everyone believed in miracles. But very few believed that girls should learn to read. Yet Osnat's father was a great scholar whose house was filled with books. And she convinced him to teach her. Then she in turn grew up to teach others, becoming a wise scholar in her own right, the world's first female rabbi! Some say Osnat performed miracles – like healing a dove who had been shot by a hunter! Or saving a congregation from fire! But perhaps her greatest feat was to be a light of inspiration for other girls and boys; to show that any person who can learn might find a path that none have walked before.