Tal Ilan
Tal Ilan is currently a professor of Jewish studies at the Free University, Berlin (Germany). She was born in Israel and received all her degrees from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is a historian who specializes in Jewish women’s history in antiquity.
Articles by Tal Ilan
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
Helene, Queen of Adiabene
This ancient queen converted to Judaism and is mentioned in both Josephus’ "Antiquities" and rabbinic literature.
Female Personalities in the Babylonian Talmud
Ultimately, these women’s stories are used to supplement the narratives about the men around them.
Em: Female Personality in the Babylonian Talmud
This fourth century woman from the Babylonian Talmud gave halakhic and medical advice.