Power to the Prophetesses: Magen David Sephardic Congregation Teaches About Biblical Women

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Power to the Prophetesses: Magen David Sephardic Congregation Teaches About Biblical Women

Magen David Sephardic Congregation Sisterhood’s book club at a potluck event. Courtesy of MDSC Sisterhood. Many within the Jewish community know of Queen Esther, a central figure in the biblical story of Purim. But there are six other prophetesses who often fall by the wayside. The Sisterhood at Magen David Sephardic Congregation wants to ensure that its members learn about all of these women. Members of the Sisterhood dedicated part of their Je…