How Rachel's Tomb inspired Lady Judith Montefiore

For generations, Rachel’s Tomb (Kever Rochel) has attracted Jewish women for prayer and blessing. One of these was Lady Judith Montefiore, a British philanthropist who funded the rebuilding of the site after it was damaged in the 1837 earthquake. Hear here eloquent, poetic descriptions of the Land of Israel’s beauty and why the Tomb of Rachel inspired her. Plus, learn beauty tips and recipes from lady Judith’s Jewish Manual, the first Jewish kosher cookbook in English.NOTES:* Rachel Weeping by Frederick M. Strickert* Judith Montefiore biography - Jewish Women’s Archive* Judith Montefiore on How to Cook Like a Proper Jewish Lady* Rachel’s Tomb, a Jewish Holy Place - Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs* Notes from a Private journal of a visit to Egypt and Palestine, by way of Italy and the Mediterranean by Lady Judith Cohen Montefiore* Women named Dina gather at new Dina Street in Jerusalem - Times of Israel Get full access to Jewish History Moment podcast with Ben Bresky at benbresky.substack.com/subscribe