This session offers a moving exploration of women's prayers throughout Jewish history — rare texts drawn from manuscripts, personal letters, and oral traditions. We'll discover how women, often on the margins of formal ritual, created intimate and communal expressions of faith and resilience. Drawing on the Tefilat Nashim collection, we’ll see how these prayers speak not only to the past, but also resonate deeply in today’s reality. Since October 7th, many have turned to these ancient words with renewed urgency and connection. The class welcomes all participants, and no prior knowledge is needed.

Aliza Lavie, PhD, is one of the most recognized advocates in Israel today. Lavie is a former Member of the Israeli Knesset (2013-2019), public figure, social entrepreneur, writer and lecturer. She is also Founder of the 120 Women Leadership Council that works to unite Israeli women as well as Founder & CEO of BLNG, an interactive educational technology venture that connects users to their Jewish heritage.
Dr. Lavie served as chairperson of the Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality and chairperson of the Religion and State Caucus in Israel’s Knesset. She is the recipient of the Outstanding Parliamentary Award for her contributions and groundbreaking legislation.
Lavie is a lecturer at Ono Academic Center, currently serves as senior lecturer at Bar-Ilan University, chairperson of the Israel Film Council and of the Herzl Center, and general director of the Public Council for Youth Exchange
She is best-selling author of five books, including A Jewish Women’s Prayer Book which won the 2008 National Jewish Book Award. Her latest book is Iconic Jewish Women: Fifty-Nine Inspiring, Courageous, Revolutionary Role Models for Young Girls.
Lavie’s public activity focuses on the role of women in Judaism, Jewish education and identity, social and gender equality, the intersection between religion and state, reinforcing the connection between Israel and the Diaspora, and strengthening the image of the State of Israel as Jewish and democratic