Judith describes her childhood and being treated differently due to her gender. As part of an Orthodox family, she could not have a bat mitzvah, even though she was more interested than her brothers. Eventually, her enthusiasm resulted in her being allowed to have a consecration ceremony. She also talks about her mother’s education and how it set a precedent for Judith to get a good education as well. Judith  attended Radcliffe College and then Harvard University for her PhD. She focused on women’s studies, which led her to become more involved in the women’s movement. Judith participated in a chapter of NOW (the National Organization of Women) and taught the first-ever course about Women Writers at Harvard. At the same time, she finished up her graduate work, despite many challenges. After Judith was married and had children, she was offered the gabbai position at her egalitarian synagogue, leading services for hundreds of people. Judith describes how women would stop her on the street to remark how inspiring she was to them, and this position helped Judith become more confident in her womanhood and Jewishness. Coming from an Orthodox background, a leadership role in a synagogue was impactful for her. She concludes the interview by discussing the importance of feminism in her life and how she can see the changes that feminism is invoking in American Judaism.