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Pamela S. Nadell holds the Patrick Clendenen Chair in Women's and Gender History and directs the Jewish Studies Program at American University, where she teaches courses including HIST-419 (Holocaust) and CORE-105 (Antisemitism: Enduring Hatred). An internationally acclaimed scholar of American Jewish history and women's history, she received AU's highest faculty honor as Scholar/Teacher of the Year in 2007.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in History, The Ohio State University
- MA in History, The Ohio State University
- BA in Hebraic Studies, Douglass College, Rutgers University
Nadell's research examines 350 years of the American Jewish experience through the lens of women, gender, and religion. Her current work investigates antisemitism as an enduring American tradition, tracing its manifestations from colonial times to contemporary campus environments. She frequently connects historical patterns to modern societal challenges, emphasizing the intersection of religious identity and social justice.
Her publications reveal consistent focus on documenting Jewish women's contributions to American society while expanding into broader analyses of religious intolerance. The thematic evolution shows progression from specific studies of women's ordination to comprehensive examinations of antisemitism as foundational to understanding American Jewish identity.
Her scientific honors include:
- Scholar/Teacher of the Year, American University (2007)
- Jewish Book of the Year, Jewish Book Council (2019)
- Lee Max Friedman Award for Distinguished Service, American Jewish Historical Society
- Finalist, National Jewish Book Award in Women’s Studies (1998)
- Anti-Defamation League Community Leadership Award (1995)
Nadell actively shapes academic discourse through leadership roles including presidency of the Association for Jewish Studies (2015-2017) and congressional testimony on campus antisemitism (2017). She consults for major cultural institutions including the National Museum of American Jewish History and the Milken Center, while maintaining robust public engagement through media commentary and international lectures.
As director of AU's Jewish Studies Program, she oversees academic initiatives and collaborates with the founding historians' team at the National Museum of American Jewish History, integrating scholarly research with public education through museum exhibits and community programming.
