Sarah: famously pregnant at the age of 90, she became the “mother of nations” 

Rebecca: a wily woman, she helped trick her husband Isaac into giving their younger son Jacob the blessing of the firstborn 

Rachel: beloved wife of Jacob, she was also crafty enough to hide her father’s idols from him 

Judith: she liberated her city from siege by beheading the enemy general, Holofernes 

Miriam: sister of Moses, she sang and played the timbrel at the Sea of Reeds

Deborah: a prophetess and the only female judge mentioned in the Torah

Hannah: she literally invented spontaneous, personal prayer (even before Rabbi Nachman!)


Booklet Section: Sukkot & Simchat Torah
Source: Turn & Return Holiday Booklet