Veiled Reference
Welcome to Veiled Reference — the place where fascinating women discuss fascinating women's histories, with Tzipora Weinberg.
18 episodes
Wife of the Netziv, daughter of Rav Yitzchok Volozhiner, she was portrayed by her nephew as brilliant but bitter, frustrated and subdued. Learn the truth behind the memoir, and restore…
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…
Why (and how!) women learn Torah today, through the words of the Tana'im, Amoraim, The Rambam, the Prisha and the Chofetz Chayim.
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…
A turn-of-the-century orchard bears fruit in the Satmar Rebbe's groundbreaking psak.
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…
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…
In this Season Two Premiere, Tzipora Weinberg excavates Ladino melodies, unearths forgotten kinos AND explodes the consensus on Levi Barent Cohen.
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…
The Rivash and the Chasid Yavetz on women's challenges and triumphs in Spain, 1391-1492.
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…
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…
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…
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…
