A Bat Mitzvah is the celebration of a Jewish girl’s coming of age. When a girl reaches the age of 12, it is expected that they become a ‘daughter of the commandment’. This means that they become responsible for observing the commandments and to know right from wrong. As a Jewish Girl, it is important to reflect on the most influential women in the Tanak and seek guidance from their actions and decisions. The focus of this article is one woman from the Tanak who displays virtues that are imperative to leading a fulfilled and responsible life as a ‘daughter of the commandment’. Ruth displays the virtues of loyalty and complete faithfulness in G_d and Naomi, and with this, has become a significant part in becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
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There are many different interpretations for this narrative. One perspective brings Ruth into a negative light, suggesting that she is used to espouse the patriarchal values of marriage and progeny, and then discarded. As well as this, Ruth is also faulted for perfection, for being compliant, self-effacing, and a mere pawn of Naomi. (Levine, A, 1992) But on the other side of the spectrum, it praises her for her faithfulness, for making radical moves, for risking dangerous acts and for being a devoted partner of Naomi. (Brenner, A 1994) This is apparent in Ruth 3: 1-6 when Ruth risked being caught by the men working, and lay at Boaz’s feet until morning. She remained completely faithful to Naomi and did exactly as she asked. She made a radical move just to prove her faithfulness and loyalty to the people around …show more content…
Ruth shows to the Israelites that outsiders who profess faith in Israel's G_d can be fully assimilated into Jewish society. As she becomes the great-grandmother of King David, this means that not only could a foreigner be completely converted, but she might be G_d’s instrument for some higher good. Thus the Book of Ruth becomes one of the first calls for universality rather than tribalism in Judaism. (Wellman, J, 2009) The book of Ruth showed the Israelites the blessings that obedience could bring. Ruth’s utter obedience and faithfulness to G_d brings reward. It showed them the loving, faithful nature of their
The Book of …show more content…
There are many different interpretations for this narrative. One perspective brings Ruth into a negative light, suggesting that she is used to espouse the patriarchal values of marriage and progeny, and then discarded. As well as this, Ruth is also faulted for perfection, for being compliant, self-effacing, and a mere pawn of Naomi. (Levine, A, 1992) But on the other side of the spectrum, it praises her for her faithfulness, for making radical moves, for risking dangerous acts and for being a devoted partner of Naomi. (Brenner, A 1994) This is apparent in Ruth 3: 1-6 when Ruth risked being caught by the men working, and lay at Boaz’s feet until morning. She remained completely faithful to Naomi and did exactly as she asked. She made a radical move just to prove her faithfulness and loyalty to the people around …show more content…
Ruth shows to the Israelites that outsiders who profess faith in Israel's G_d can be fully assimilated into Jewish society. As she becomes the great-grandmother of King David, this means that not only could a foreigner be completely converted, but she might be G_d’s instrument for some higher good. Thus the Book of Ruth becomes one of the first calls for universality rather than tribalism in Judaism. (Wellman, J, 2009) The book of Ruth showed the Israelites the blessings that obedience could bring. Ruth’s utter obedience and faithfulness to G_d brings reward. It showed them the loving, faithful nature of their