Naomi Graetz

Naomi Graetz (est. birth 1943, New York) – American-Israeli retired educator who taught English at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev for 35 years. Her work often explores the intersection of feminism and Jewish tradition. Beyond teaching, she is a prolific Times of Israel blogger and has published several books on feminist midrash and Jewish law.

The Rabbi’s Wife Plays at Murder (2004): This mystery novel, set in Teaneck, NJ, centers on Toby Kramer, a professor and rabbi’s wife who investigates a murder in her Jewish community. Graetz drew upon her own experiences as a rabbi’s wife to write the book, which addresses morality, justice, and the rejection of the traditional “Rebbetzin” role. [See abstract of and link to article by Koplowitz-Breier, Anat & David J. Zucker in this Bibliography, analyzing this and related works.] [Google/AI]

Graetz, Naomi, (The Rabbi’s Wife Plays at Murder) [pb, Shiluv Press, 2004] 978-9659074600.