Expert scholars have written reams of books and articles about Jewish history across time and space. Their works explore diverse topics—Jewish immigration, the varieties of Judaism, the founding and thriving of Jewish communities, and much more. Pamela Nadell is a leading scholar in the history of American Jews. She has published articles and books about Jewish immigrants, American Judaism, women becoming rabbis, American Jewish women’s history, and antisemitism, among other topics.
Pamela Nadell, a historian and professor at American University, has spent over 40 years exploring Jewish history and gender studies. In a recent interview with Washington Jewish Week, she shared insights into her celebrated career as an author, past president of the Association for Jewish Studies, and advocate against antisemitism, highlighting her dedication to scholarship and community leadership.
In The Jerusalem Post, Pamela S. Nadell expressed concern over Dave Chappelle’s use of antisemitic tropes during his SNL monologue, which reached millions of viewers. She emphasized the troubling impact of perpetuating harmful stereotypes in such a widely viewed platform.