October 2, 2025 Spend Yom Kippur afternoon with award-winning historian, American University Professor Pamela Nadell, to discuss her new book Antisemitism, an American Tradition, to be published on October 14, 2025. Nadell explores the deep roots of antisemitism in the US from colonial times to the present and the powerful ways American Jews have resisted this hatred and bigotry.
Pamela Nadell is excited to share that her forthcoming book, Antisemitism, an American Tradition, will be published on October 14, 2025. This timely exploration of the deep-rooted history of antisemitism in America sheds light on its enduring presence and contemporary resurgence. Stay tuned—book tour dates will be announced soon!
On October 14, award-winning historian Pamela S. Nadell will appear at Politics and Prose Bookstore to launch her new book, Antisemitism, an American Tradition. Drawing on centuries of history, Nadell will examine how antisemitism has shaped American life and how Jewish Americans have resisted through activism, law, and solidarity.
I am delighted to return to Washington Hebrew Congregation for the launch of Antisemitism, an American Tradition on October 15, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
Join Pamela Nadell, an award-winning author and member of the Tree of Life Advisory Board, for the Pittsburgh book launch of Antisemitism, an American Tradition. Tracing the long history of antisemitism in American history, Nadell shows the roots of the hatred that shattered Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and their neighbors.
The Guthrie Theater’s production of “The Lehman Trilogy” is a three-act play that chronicles the rise and fall of the Lehman Brothers financial empire. Adapted by Ben Power from Stefano Massini’s original work, the play spans 170 years and is performed by three actors who portray over 50 characters. It begins with the arrival of the Lehman brothers from Bavaria in the 19th century and follows their journey from a small fabric business in Alabama to becoming a powerful international finance firm, culminating in the firm’s collapse during the 2008 financial crisis. The production delves into themes of the American dream, capitalism, and the personal costs of success.
Listen to Pamela Nadell, director of the Jewish Studies Program at American University and an expert on the history of anti-Semitism, speaking with ABC NewsRadio’s Sarah Morice that anti-Semitism is on the rise not only in Australia but globally.
This article from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency explores how certain programs aim to address the roots of antisemitism and promote a broader understanding of its impact on society, with Pamela S. Nadell providing insight into the role of education in combating this pervasive issue.
Pamela Nadell, a historian and professor at American University, has spent over 40 years exploring Jewish history and gender studies. In a recent interview with Washington Jewish Week, she shared insights into her celebrated career as an author, past president of the Association for Jewish Studies, and advocate against antisemitism, highlighting her dedication to scholarship and community leadership.
In Pamela’s Q&A session with American University Magazine, she discusses the alarming increase in antisemitic incidents in 2023 and the long history of antisemitism in America. From the first Jewish settlers to today’s rise in hate crimes, she examines how understanding this history is crucial to addressing the ongoing challenge of combating antisemitism.