Jewish Women's Archive

1. History is a vital tool for understanding who we are and what we can be; for women, knowledge of their history is essential and empowering.
2. Access to a full and inclusive history connects generations, preserves legacies, and inspires change.
3. An inclusive, representative history is multi-dimensional and encompasses multiple voices and perspectives.

Education - Research Institutes

From the first twenty-three Jews who landed in New Amsterdam to the Jewish response to Katrina; from Rebecca Gratz to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Jewish Women’s Archive shares stories that bring today’s challenges into focus and inspire collective activism. Through film, print, and on-line educational resources, the Jewish Women’s Archive opens the rich history of North American Jewish women to those seeking to better understand themselves and to act boldly in the world.