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The world of ultra-Orthodox women can seem to be a mysterious one, when
seen from the outside looking in. For documentary photographer Federica
Valabrega, a secular Jew herself, her interest in this world led to a
photo project which would ultimately challenge her own assumptions about
these women.
Valabrega, originally from Rome, Italy, moved to Brooklyn in 2009 to photograph the women in a project that she calls Bat Melech (Daughter of the King). She was surprised to find that "Jewish women are not just at home making soup and cooking matzo balls and changing diapers. I met women who work at Goldman Sachs. I met women who have their own business."
She also traveled to Israel and France, and plans to visit Morocco and Tunisia to include photographs of religious communities in those countries.
The project will be on display in Italy and Israel later this year. She is also working on a book to accompany the exhibit.
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As one who constantly asks for more jokes I found this very informative and clicked on "like". I still prefer humor but more like this one would probably improve your rating. Ed
ReplyDeleteAs most of my readers know, it's not ratings I'm looking for, but to provide a funny or "nachasdik" way to start each day. It's not all jokes all the time, but a healthy mix filled with lots of ways to make you laugh or smile. Tomorrow (Monday) look for another joke to start the week, and on Tuesday a more serious post to mark the day of Tisha b'Av. Then it's back to fun again.
DeleteI guess the use of word "ratings" was a poor choice. Sorry if it was offensive. Ed
DeleteNot offensive at all. Always glad to get feedback.
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