Pamela Nadell is a professor of Jewish history at American University, director of its Jewish Studies Program, and a recipient of the university’s highest award, “Scholar/Teacher of the Year.” As a Jewish studies scholar, she has taught courses on ancient and medieval Jewish civilization, modern Jewish civilization, American Jewish history, Jewish women’s history, modern Jewish literature, Holocaust history, and antisemitism. She brings her deep knowledge of Jewish history, culture, and education to her consulting and public speaking work.

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November 1-3, 2026 International Conference of Jewish Judges and Lawyers, Jerusalem

November 1-3, 2026 International Conference of Jewish Judges and Lawyers, Jerusalem. Jews met antisemitism on landing in New Amsterdam in 1654 when Peter Stuyvesant tried to expel them. The founding of the US changed little, as negative European stereotypes rooted into American soil. They faced restrictions on holding office, admission to schools, and employment in industry, while their synagogues and cemeteries were vandalized. Recently, white nationalists chanted “Jews will not replace us” in Charlottesville, Virgina, and a gunman killed eleven members at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue building. Antisemitic incidents have increased each year.

November 15, 2026 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Virtual Book Talk, Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish life, Litchfield County, CT

November 15, 2026 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Virtual Book Talk, Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish life, Litchfield County, CT

November 15-16, 2026 Working Towards a Shared Society: Jews and Palestinians in Israel, Conference at American University

November 15-16, 2026 Working Towards a Shared Society: Jews and Palestinians in Israel, Conference at American University. Jews met antisemitism on landing in New Amsterdam in 1654 when Peter Stuyvesant tried to expel them. The founding of the US changed little, as negative European stereotypes rooted into American soil. They faced restrictions on holding office, admission to schools, and employment in industry, while their synagogues and cemeteries were vandalized. Recently, white nationalists chanted “Jews will not replace us” in Charlottesville, Virgina, and a gunman killed eleven members at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue building. Antisemitic incidents have increased each year.

December 2, 2026 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Book Talk, Congregation B’nai Israel, Rockville, MD

December 2, 2026 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Book Talk, Congregation B’nai Israel, Rockville, MD. Jews met antisemitism on landing in New Amsterdam in 1654 when Peter Stuyvesant tried to expel them. The founding of the US changed little, as negative European stereotypes rooted into American soil. They faced restrictions on holding office, admission to schools, and employment in industry, while their synagogues and cemeteries were vandalized. Recently, white nationalists chanted “Jews will not replace us” in Charlottesville, Virgina, and a gunman killed eleven members at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue building. Antisemitic incidents have increased each year.

March 5-7, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Book Talk, Scholar-in-residence, Isaac M. Wise Temple| K.K. B’nai Yeshurun, Cincinnati, OH Hornstein Memorial Lecture, Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, Cincinnati OH

March 5-7, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Book Talk, Scholar-in-residence, Isaac M. Wise Temple| K.K. B’nai Yeshurun, Cincinnati, OH Hornstein Memorial Lecture, Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, Cincinnati OH. Jews met antisemitism on landing in New Amsterdam in 1654 when Peter Stuyvesant tried to expel them. The founding of the US changed little, as negative European stereotypes rooted into American soil. They faced restrictions on holding office, admission to schools, and employment in industry, while their synagogues and cemeteries were vandalized. Recently, white nationalists chanted “Jews will not replace us” in Charlottesville, Virgina, and a gunman killed eleven members at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue building. Antisemitic incidents have increased each year.

March 9, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Book Talk, Lotos Club, NYC

March 9, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Book Talk, Lotos Club, NYC. Jews met antisemitism on landing in New Amsterdam in 1654 when Peter Stuyvesant tried to expel them. The founding of the US changed little, as negative European stereotypes rooted into American soil. They faced restrictions on holding office, admission to schools, and employment in industry, while their synagogues and cemeteries were vandalized. Recently, white nationalists chanted “Jews will not replace us” in Charlottesville, Virgina, and a gunman killed eleven members at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue building. Antisemitic incidents have increased each year.

March 10, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick, NJ

March 10, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick, NJ. Jews met antisemitism on landing in New Amsterdam in 1654 when Peter Stuyvesant tried to expel them. The founding of the US changed little, as negative European stereotypes rooted into American soil. They faced restrictions on holding office, admission to schools, and employment in industry, while their synagogues and cemeteries were vandalized. Recently, white nationalists chanted “Jews will not replace us” in Charlottesville, Virgina, and a gunman killed eleven members at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue building. Antisemitic incidents have increased each year.

March 11, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Sandra Borns Holocaust Center & Temple Beth-El, Providence, RI

March 11, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Sandra Borns Holocaust Center & Temple Beth-El, Providence, RI. Jews met antisemitism on landing in New Amsterdam in 1654 when Peter Stuyvesant tried to expel them. The founding of the US changed little, as negative European stereotypes rooted into American soil. They faced restrictions on holding office, admission to schools, and employment in industry, while their synagogues and cemeteries were vandalized. Recently, white nationalists chanted “Jews will not replace us” in Charlottesville, Virgina, and a gunman killed eleven members at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue building. Antisemitic incidents have increased each year.

April 4, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Feibel Lecture, Ohio State University

April 4, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Feibel Lecture, Ohio State University. Jews met antisemitism on landing in New Amsterdam in 1654 when Peter Stuyvesant tried to expel them. The founding of the US changed little, as negative European stereotypes rooted into American soil. They faced restrictions on holding office, admission to schools, and employment in industry, while their synagogues and cemeteries were vandalized. Recently, white nationalists chanted “Jews will not replace us” in Charlottesville, Virgina, and a gunman killed eleven members at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue building. Antisemitic incidents have increased each year.

April 8, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Book Talk, St. Louis Holocaust Museum

April 8, 2027 Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Book Talk, St. Louis Holocaust Museum. Jews met antisemitism on landing in New Amsterdam in 1654 when Peter Stuyvesant tried to expel them. The founding of the US changed little, as negative European stereotypes rooted into American soil. They faced restrictions on holding office, admission to schools, and employment in industry, while their synagogues and cemeteries were vandalized. Recently, white nationalists chanted “Jews will not replace us” in Charlottesville, Virgina, and a gunman killed eleven members at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue building. Antisemitic incidents have increased each year.