The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization is a vibrant, growing collection curated by leading Jewish studies scholars. Spanning biblical times to the 21st century, the Posen Library offers unprecedented access to excerpts from thousands of sources reflecting Jewish creativity, diversity, and culture worldwide. Join Deborah Dash Moore, editor in chief of The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, for a discussion about women’s roles across literature and culture and the rise of feminism after 1973.

Deborah Dash Moore is the Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor of History and Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan. An American Jewish historian, her work focuses on urban Jews. She is the editor in chief of The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization. She also served as co-editor of The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, Volume 10: Late Twentieth Century, 1973–2005.

This program is presented in partnership with the Yiddish Book Center and The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization as part of the Yiddish Book Center’s 2022 Decade of Discovery: Women in Yiddish.

This live event will be presented via Zoom. Space is limited. If you’d like to reserve a virtual seat in the Zoom audience—which will allow you to submit questions—registration is required.