jewish women

"Ruth Gruber, born in to a Jewish American family in 1911, was drawn to adventure and driven to fight injustice throughout her eventful seven-decade career as a journalist"--.

"From the poorest neighborhoods in Kenya to the halls of the Canadian Supreme Court, the Jewish women found in these pages have accomplished remarkable feats. Some survived the horrors of the Holocaust while others had more peaceful childhoods, but all of them saw unfairness in their world and decided to do something about it"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated look at the lives of thirty-six Jewish women including Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Golda Meir, Sarah Silverman, and others.

The author shares her story of living as a fearless Jewish bookseller trying to survive Nazi-occupied Europe.

Profiles thirty-three Jewish women, who lived from biblical to modern times, curated by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, discussing their leadership, bravery, character, and accomplishments. Includes essays that discuss the importance of having female role models and that encourage readers to push for women's rights.

"In November 1909, thousands of factory workers walked off the job to protest the terrible working conditions in New York City factories. Joining the picket lines was dangerous, with thugs and police officers harassing picketers, but the protests stirred action. Many factory owners finally agreed to some of the workers' demands and improved conditions. But nothing changed for workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, and those workers would pay a high price for the company's dangerous conditions. In 1911, a devastating fire swept through the Triangle factory, killing 146 workers. In the months following the tragedy, the rights of workers finally gained real traction as the state government formed a safety commission and enacted new safety laws"--Provided by publisher.

A bas (bat) mitzvah guide for Jewish girls and young women.

In 1863, a young Black woman who embroiders intricate maps on repurposed cloth to help enslaved men flee and join the Union Army crosses paths with a Jewish seamstress who helps her discover that even the most delicate threads have the capacity to save.

"A collection of biographies of Jewish female role models--selected in collaboration with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and including an introduction written by the Supreme Court justice"--Provided by publisher.

After marrying an Austrian arms dealer to escape from the Nazi Party, Hedy disguises herself as an oblivious woman and overhears Hitler's plans, which no one knew she could understand. Fleeing, she lands in Hollywood and becomes a screen star. Her secret: she knows a few secrets about the enemy that could help end the war, if only someone would listen to her.