afraid to give your children obli-
gations."
Rosenblatt addressed inter-
marriage and expressed frustra-
tion that many Jewish children
don't have a good knowledge and
understanding of the Bible.
And we're supposed to be the
`people of the book:" Rosenblatt
said. "What book? People maga-
zine?"
In today's fast-paced world of
computers, iPods, explicit song
lyrics and TV programs,
Rosenblatt says we need to go
back to our roots to find a sense
of direction.
"We have a lot of freedom but
with freedom comes confusion
because there are so many
options and seductions:' she said.
"If one can bring up a child to
leave the house with a particular
sense of purpose — a particular
sense of identity — that
becomes the compass that helps
them choose their direction!'
In her book, Rosenblatt retells
the stories of several biblical
heroines, but from the woman's
side of the story. She refutes the
idea that Eve manipulated Adam
into sin — an interpretation
that's had a negative impact on
the way women are viewed.
Rosenblatt hopes women who
read the book will come away
with a sense of pride rooted in
knowledge. Dozens of advance
copies sold out quickly at the
event.
"She's an incredible speaker:'
said Valeri Sirlin of West
Bloomfield. "She gives the
woman a voice in the Bible."
Other participants also left
feeling energized and inspired.
"Women can be strong:' said
Baylee Shulman of Franklin, one
of the event's co-chairs.
"It's complicated:' said Donna
Katz of Bloomfield Hills. "But I
think women, especially Jewish
women, are trying to find their
place beyond a career — beyond
being a mother."

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