Glückel of Hameln in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time · May 26, 2026 · 8m

Step into the bustling, turbulent world of 17th-century German Jewry through the eyes of Glückel of Hameln (1646–1724), a remarkable businesswoman, mother of twelve, and author whose life story offers an unprecedented window into the period. . Writing in Yiddish, Glückel penned her memoirs not for publication, but for her children, offering them a blend of moral instruction, family history, and vivid, personal accounts of a life lived through war, plague, financial disaster, and constant travel across European trade routes. Discover how this observant Jewish woman, following the death of her…