Women at work

Women at work

Jewish women traditionally managed the household and raised children, a major task in a world of large families and limited conveniences. Observing kosher laws added further demands to their daily routines. Women also outside the home as servants, weavers, midwives, and matchmakers. After World War I, more women began to pursue professional careers. Women also gained more opportunities to take part in social and political life and to lobby for equal rights. New household amenities also started to make daily life easier. Audio includes excerpt from “Piosenka o Radionie” (perf. Tadeusz Faliszewski).