dkatzProduced by the Jewish Women’s Archive, this informative video (02:24) emphasizes the feminist Jewish history angle of the Hannukah story, briefly telling the story of the Book of Judith, where a brave young widow challenged her community to keep their faith and fought against the Assyrian enemy. Despite controversy over Judith’s use of sexuality and violence, the video encourages people to celebrate her bravery during Hannukah, as well of the accomplishments of other contemporary women named Judith – from cultural figures to social activists. The Jewish Women’s Archive promotes the extraordinary stories of Jewish women in order to elevate their voices and inspire others to be agents of change.