Fifty Jewish Women Who Changed the World

Deborah Felder's widely acclaimed A Century of Women chronicled those events that have revolutionized womanhood and, hence, society as a whole in the past one hundred years. Now, in her latest tribute to the contributions of women, she pays homage to the achievements of Jewish women throughout history. Fifty Jewish Women Who Changed the World features an eight-page essay on each subject and includes women from every walk of life -- from biblical figures and educators to writers, rulers, philosophers, artists, scientists, rabbis, and women's rights advocates.

Here are the women who were pioneers in their field, from Emma Goldman, a legendary anarchist who risked imprisonment so that she could distribute birth control, to Judith Resnick, who was one of the seven astronauts who died on the January 18, 1986, Challenger Mission. Also featured are Golda Meir, the former prime minister of Israel whose devotion to her country and her people have made her one of the most revered figures in the world, and poet Emma Lazarus, whose "New Colossus" graces the plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty. Thoughtful and provocative, Fifty Jewish Women Who Changed the World is an essential addition to history, Judaica, and women's studies. Included are essays on:
-- Ruth (ancestor of King David)
-- Dorothy Schiff (owner and publisher, New York Post)
-- Anne Frank (diarist and Holocaust victim)
-- Barbra Streisand (vocalist, actress, film producer)
-- Betty Friedan (feminist leader)
-- and many more