Jewish history scholars have written reams of books and articles about Jewish history across time and space. Their works explore diverse topics—Jewish immigration, the varieties of Judaism, the founding and thriving of Jewish communities, and much more. Pamela Nadell is a leading scholar in the history of Jews in the US. She has published articles and books about Jewish immigrants’ journey to America; the religious movement called Conservative Judaism, women becoming rabbis, American Jewish women’s history, and antisemitism in the US.

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Minnesota Star Tribune

Guthrie’s three-act ‘Lehman Trilogy’ charts one immigrant family’s epic rise and catastrophic fall

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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.

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How Republicans Echo Antisemitic Tropes Despite Declaring Support for Israel

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In The New York Times article How Republicans Echo Antisemitic Tropes Despite Declaring Support for Israel, Pamela Nadell highlights how terms like “globalist” and “cosmopolitan” have evolved into modern antisemitic tropes, particularly through the figure of George Soros. She explains how these terms, historically used to perpetuate harmful stereotypes about Jews, continue to be weaponized in contemporary political rhetoric, reflecting a troubling continuity of antisemitic narratives in mainstream discourse.

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