The Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women

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Natalie Friedman

Natalie Friedman is a graduate student in English at New York University. She received her B.A. in English and French from Vassar College and has also studied at the Sorbonne in Paris.

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Babette Deutsch

Babette Deutsch, born and raised in New York City, was a gifted poet, novelist, translator, and educator. In her work, she interwove elements of vastly different cultures and times, from the Bible and Shakespeare to Russian and Japanese literature. She often used her work to explore Jewish themes and culture.

Vera Dean

While her book, Builders of Emerging Nations (1961) discusses the important qualities necessary to be a leader in the political arena, Vera Dean’s life was a testament to her own leadership abilities. Dean helped shape American foreign policy and opinion on international relations, as both an educator and a writer.