She's a Mensch!: Ten Amazing Jewish Women - Paperback

Discover Ten Remarkable Jewish Women Who Changed History

From the poorest neighborhoods in Kenya to the halls of the Canadian Supreme Court, the Jewish women found in these pages have accomplished remarkable feats. Some survived the horrors of the Holocaust while others had more peaceful childhoods, but all of them saw unfairness in their world and decided to do something about it.

Inspiring Stories of Courage and Achievement

Despite living in hiding throughout the Second World War, Hungarian gymnast Ágnes Keleti went on to win four Olympic gold medals at age thirty-five. South African Ruth First used her privilege as a white woman to battle her country's racist system of Apartheid--a fight she eventually paid for with her life. Canadian Judy Feld Carr, a quiet high school music teacher, secretly organized the rescue of persecuted Jews from Syria. And Yavilah McCoy, an African American Jew from New York, uses her voice today to advocate for diversity in Judaism. You may not have heard of the ten women in this book before, but you will remember them. Their greatest legacy could be the action that their stories inspire in you.

Perfect for Middle Grade Readers

This collection of biographies introduces young readers ages 9-12 to women who demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of adversity. Each story showcases different paths to making a difference, from athletic achievement to social justice activism, providing diverse role models for today's youth.

Educational and Meaningful Gift

An ideal choice for Bat Mitzvah gifts, classroom reading, or family discussions about Jewish heritage and women's contributions to history. These narratives connect past struggles to present-day activism, helping young readers understand how individual actions can create lasting change.