Veiled Reference - Mishpacha

Not Yoshe Kalb: Meet Yentele Rosenfeld, Modern Rabbinic History’s Most Famous Agunah

The dramatic story that sent shockwaves throughout Eastern Europe: the son of the Shedlovtze Rebbe disappears months after his marriage, only to resurface 16 years later, as Yoshe Kalb, the simple…

Minipod: The Truth about Women Learning Torah–Sarah Schenirer’s Singular Achievement pt. 2 of 2

Why (and how!) women learn Torah today, through the words of the Tana'im, Amoraim, The Rambam, the Prisha and the Chofetz Chayim.

Reb. Vichna Kaplan Principal of Faith (ft. Reb. Leibowitz) pt. 1 of 2

Rebbetzin Kaplan was the visionary who shaped Jewish education for girls in America. Through her warmth, kindness, and dedication, she transformed countless lives and left a lasting mark on the…

Minipod: Who's Your Mama? pt. 2 of 2

A turn-of-the-century orchard bears fruit in the Satmar Rebbe's groundbreaking psak.

Zelda in Poetry and Pathos (feat. Baila Olidort) pt. 1 of 2

Zelda Schneerson Mishkovsky is highly lauded for her contributions as a Hebrew poet, but virtually unknown in her circle of origin. In a real and stimulating conversation, Tzipora and Baila discuss…

Minipod: From Monty to Mondshine: Har HaBayis in Halacha and History pt 2 of 2

Judith Montefiore: History’s First Jewish “Lady” (feat. Reb. Tugendhaft) pt. 1 of 2

All but forgotten, Judith Montefiore was a devout and intriguing figure whose contributions to Jewish society shaped the way modern Jewish women perceived themselves.  Learn about the life of a woman…

Veiled Reference Unveiled: Your Questions Answered (+Tzipora Fixes the Mistaken Identity in Noda BeYehuda)

In this Season Two Premiere, Tzipora Weinberg excavates Ladino melodies, unearths forgotten kinos AND explodes the consensus on Levi Barent Cohen.

MINIPOD: Shabtai Zvi, Birkas Kohanim, and the Path Away from the Kosel

Glikl Unveiled: Reading the Memoir through a Master's Lens (Feat. Dr. Elisheva Carlebach)

Glikl of Hameln is a familiar and beloved character to Jewish history enthusiasts. In this episode, we dive beneath the surface of Glikl’s words to deeply appreciate the forces at play for women of…

MINI-POD: Staying Jewish in Spain: Rivash, the Chasid Yaavetz and More

The Rivash and the Chasid Yavetz on women's challenges and triumphs in Spain, 1391-1492.

Who was Joanna of Burgos? (Feat. Yael Krumbein)

The Silent Strength of Joanna of Burgos Joanna is a name most people won’t recognize, but her story is one for the ages. This episode describes one woman’s faith under fire, in the aftermath of the…

MINI-POD The Calendar Controversy: R’ Saadia Gaon and R’ Aharon Ben Meir

Women of the Cairo Geniza (feat. Professor Eve Krakowski)

In this episode we unpack the hidden riches of the Cairo Geniza, the largest and most diverse collection of medieval manuscripts in the world, focusing primarily on  Jewish women’s stories as they…

MINI-POD: The Responsa on Doña Gracia’s Legal Conflict

Doña Gracia Part 2: Her Reach and Legacy

Welcome to Veiled Reference! I’m Tzipora Weinberg — teacher, writer, and explorer of remote and dusty archives.  Captivated by tanach, intrigued by history, I’ve been finding my joy in Torah…

Doña Gracia Part 1: Her Rise to Glory

Welcome to Veiled Reference! I’m Tzipora Weinberg — teacher, writer, and explorer of remote and dusty archives.  Captivated by tanach, intrigued by history, I’ve been finding my joy in Torah…