Rebbetzin Esther Toledano, also published under her full name Esther Rivka Toledano, is a teacher and author of books for women. In an interview with Hidabroot, she describes preparing brides and training teachers of family-purity laws. This educational work is closely connected with her writing.
Making a complex subject understandable
Shvilei Taharah, prepared with her husband Rabbi Shmuel Toledano, presents family-purity laws using tables and flowcharts. Her other books include Nigudim Mashlimim on differences between men and women, and Shvilei HaShidduch on finding a spouse and the engagement period. They bring together explanations of law, everyday situations and questions about relationships.
Mitzvot and everyday life
Her Hidabroot articles on separating challah draw on Shvilei HaChallah. In our magazine her name appears with texts about judging others favourably, recognising the value of children, dealing with tiredness and developing generosity. These subjects approach spiritual growth through familiar circumstances at home, relationships and daily decisions.
The author’s articles in our magazine
- Swinging on the Ropes of Faith
- The Race for a Million
- What Will Help Us Not to Despair? The Strength of an Ant!
- A Recipe for Silence
- A Cat's Enormous Secret
- A Recipe for Beating Fatigue
- The Most Reliable Insurance
- How to Turn One Shekel into a Million: A Remedy for Stinginess
- Judging Favorably—Ladun Lekaf Zechut
- Children Extend Our Lives