Pamela Nadell (Books)

Pamela Nadell Books

Pamela S. Nadell is a distinguished historian focusing on women's and gender history. Her work delves into pivotal moments within the history of Judaism, exploring the roles women have played in religious and social movements. With a profound understanding of her field's nuances, Nadell uncovers lesser-known narratives, highlighting the impact of female perspectives in shaping historical trajectories. Her approach is both informative and compelling, inviting readers to consider the evolving landscape of religious tradition and gender roles.

America's Jewish Women: A History from Colonial Times to Today

352 pages
13 hours of reading

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Winner of the 2019 Everett Family Foundation Book of the Year Award from the Jewish Book Council “A welcome addition to the American historical canon.”—Jordana Horn, New York Times Book Review Pamela S. Nadell weaves together the complex story of Jewish women in America—from colonial-era matriarch Grace Nathan and her great-granddaughter, poet Emma Lazarus, to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Recounting how Jewish women have been at the forefront of social, economic, and political causes for centuries, Nadell shows them fighting for suffrage, labor unions, civil rights, feminism, and religious rights—shaping a distinctly Jewish American identity.