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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

The Jewish doctor who said “no” to the corset

The Jewish doctor who said “no” to the corset

Sharon Cohen, National Library of IsraelPublished July 5, 2021

This story originally appeared on the website for the National Library of Israel. Repblished with permission. The life story of Dr. Rahel Hirsch could easily be the plot of a Hollywood tearjerker. This groundbreaking pioneer was born to a Jewish family...

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