"[T]he editors have succeeded admirably ...this project succeeds
brilliantly Jewish Women in America will be valuable for
undergraduates as well as research specialists for some time to
come." -- American JewishHistory
"The encyclopedia in toto demonstrates the great diversity in
American Jewish women's experiences and contributions..." --
American Jewish History
"An extraordinary work, a labor of love, which initiates a new view
of the history of Jewish women in the United States and, indeed,
transforms our understanding of Jewish history and US women's
history in general... We are deeply indebted to Professors Hyman
and Moore, and to the twenty scholars on their editorial board for
their labors... Reading this book has been an extraordinary
experience and a great joy." -- Judaism
"[O]ne of the best reference resources to appear in recent years in
women's studies. Extremely well-written, organized, and displayed,
these volumes should certainly be in every collection that supports
women's studies research on an academic level and in large public
libraries as well. The editors and authors are to be commended for
the high quality of writing and research." -- Feminist
Collections
"... a unique work... a very interesting encyclopedia that fills an
obvious gap in reference collections. Academic libraries, Judaica
and women's studies collections and large public libraries where
there is interest will want Jewish Women in America on their
shelves." -- Booklist
"This long-overdue, two-volume reference work is accessible,
lively, and comprehensive..." -- Ms.
"Provides a good biographical and encyclopedic reference approach
to the subject and is an excellent biographical source. Recommended
for larger libraries as a supplement to women's studies, Jewish
history, biography, and American history collections." -- Library
Journal
"This fascinating, informative encyclopedia is a must for every
Jewish library. We owe a debt of gratitude to the editors and
contributors for creating a resource long overdue-a real treasure
and a wonderful gift!" -- Rabbi Sally J. Priesand
"Everything you ever wanted to know about Jewish women, and much,
much more. From 'Arendt, Hannah' to 'Zolotow, Charlotte' this book
is as encyclopedic as its title and as readable as your favorite
magazine... a treasure house of historical gems and a signal event
in American publishing." -- Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Founding Editor,
Ms. magazine and author of Deborah, Golda and Me: BeingFemale and
Jewish in America
"An important contribution to U. S. history, women's history,
Jewish history--and fascinating bedside reading." -- Gloria
Steinem
"The most comprehensive reference work to be produced on the
subject." -- Elinor J. Brecher, Miami Herald
"This pioneering encyclopedia not only beautifully summarizes the
existing information but generates new knowledge and an
appreciation of the history of Jewish women and their contribution
to Jewish as well as US society and culture. This superb reference
source is well-designed, well written and profusely
illustrated...This classic in the making is essential for every
library." -- Choice
"I have to express my excitement at the astonishing comprehensive
and pioneering contribution Paula Hyman and Deborah Dash Moore have
constructed. A treasuer trove for future scholarship in the
humanities, Jewish Women inAmerica will become an indispensable
research tool..." -- Lilith
"The well-designed format with hundreds of illustrations is
enriched by copious bibliographies, appendixes and extensive
indexes...Overall, this major understanding succeeds in showcasing
a treasure to which succeeding generations are heir." -- Hadassah
Magazine
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