by ShulyRubinSchwartz (Author)
Highlights the contributions of rebbetzins to the development of American Jewry. Tracing the careers of rebbetzins from the beginning of twentieth century onwards, this title chronicles the evolution of the role from a few individual rabbis' wives who emerged as leaders to a cohort who worked together on behalf of American Judaism.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 326
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: New York University Press
Published: 15 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 0814740537
ISBN 13: 9780814740538