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Title
Through the years: Jewish women in American history
Type
Text
Subject
Jewish women--United States. (LCSH)
Jews--United States (LCSH)
Language
English
Content
text
Summary
Traces the work of Jewish women from their first settlement in New Amsterdam in 1654 until the present day. Explains that the work of the women in religion and in social and political reform lead to the organization of the many philanthropic groups of Jewish women. Includes scenes from the lives of Abigail Frank, Rebecca Gratz, Penina Moise, Ernestine Rose, Emma Lazarus, Maud Nathan, Lillian Wald, and Henrietta Szold.
Authorized Access Point
National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods. Through the years: Jewish women in American history