Woven Roots

Woven Roots is a comprehensive exploration of the herbal traditions and folk healing practices of Eastern Europe's Pale of Settlement, highlighting the interconnected histories of Ashkenazi Jews and their neighbors. Drawing on extensive research, the book uncovers stories of mutual aid, cultural exchange, and the enduring legacy of community-based healing, including traditional recipes and a detailed materia medica of healing plants. It reveals the often-overlooked contributions of women healers and the deep-rooted relationships between land, land-based knowledge, and cultural heritage, offering new insights into ancestral connections across diverse communities.