A scholar specializing in the historical study of antisemitism across different societies. As a professor of history at American University, Pamela Nadell’s courses have covered the history of antisemitism in the ancient, medieval, and modern worlds. As a public intellectual, she has lectured widely on this topic beyond the classroom. She has spoken at colleges and universities across the country (Columbia, MIT, Stanford, UCLA, and many others) and in Europe and Israel. She frequently speaks for Jewish and educational organizations. She has also testified before Congress three times on the impact antisemitism has on American life.
In an article in The Times of Israel, Dr. Pamela Nadell described the December 2023 Congressional hearing on antisemitism as a pivotal moment, underscoring a ‘sea change’ in its visibility following the October 7 Hamas attacks. She called for greater awareness of antisemitism’s history and better funding to address discrimination under Title VI.