Pamela S. Nadell is director of the Jewish Studies Program at American University in Washington, D.C., and resides in Rockville, Maryland.
'"Lucid and engrossing. . . . with authoritative research and
sometimes heart-breaking examples." --Francine Klagsbrun,
Lilith
"Nadell's work makes a significant story more familiar and
contributes to the broader history of women's efforts to fully
participate in religious leadership-struggles that continue in many
religious traditions." --Booklist
"The definitive study of 'the road to women's ordination' in
Judaism." --Jonathan D. Sarna, The American Jewish Experience
" . . . [A] telling that is both indispensable and gratifying. . .
. Nadell's historical expertise is well matched by her narrative
skills. Scholars and the general public owe her a collective
gesture of gratitude." --Norma Baumel Joseph, Concordia
University
"Pamela Nadell has uncovered an important and little-known story
essential to an understanding of the changing roles of Jewish
women. A fine work of historical scholarship and a compelling
read." --Paula Hyman, Gender and Assimilation in Modern Jewish
History
'"Lucid and engrossing. . . . with authoritative research and
sometimes heart-breaking examples." --Francine Klagsbrun,
Lilith
"Nadell's work makes a significant story more familiar and
contributes to the broader history of women's efforts to fully
participate in religious leadership-struggles that continue in many
religious traditions." --Booklist
"The definitive study of 'the road to women's ordination' in
Judaism." --Jonathan D. Sarna, The American Jewish
Experience
" . . . [A] telling that is both indispensable and gratifying. . .
. Nadell's historical expertise is well matched by her narrative
skills. Scholars and the general public owe her a collective
gesture of gratitude." --Norma Baumel Joseph, Concordia
University
"Pamela Nadell has uncovered an important and little-known story
essential to an understanding of the changing roles of Jewish
women. A fine work of historical scholarship and a compelling
read." --Paula Hyman, Gender and Assimilation in Modern Jewish
History
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