Jewish History

Founder of the Jewish Women's Congress and first president of the National Council of Jewish Women.

Public health activist and champion of minority rights.

"Latter-day Deborah" challenged the traditional role of Jewish women.

The Holy City changed hands many times before the War of Independence.

Messianic figure Simeon Bar Kochba led the Jews in a failed revolt against Roman rule.

Austro-Hungarian rabbi who fought against the influence of Reform.

An Appreciation.

The Jewish congresswoman was a champion of women's rights, human rights, equality, peace, and social justice.

What drove Jewish women into the feminist movement?