Our Curated Collections
Sources in the Posen Library provide unique opportunities to appreciate firsthand the incredible variety of Jewish experiences. By juxtaposing texts and images from different geographies and historical moments, you can create conversations across time and space to offer a holistic understanding of Jewish history and culture.
To expand your understanding of relationships between and among sources, the Posen Library site will include curated collections. Current collections, curated by Posen Library editorial staff and leading experts in the field, explore the themes of Passover, Gender Roles, Holocaust Resistance, and Reproductive Rights. We encourage you to dive into these pathways to uncover unexpected insights.
Explore Our Curated Collections
Jewish Gauchos in South America’s Pampas
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the help of philanthropic organizations, many Jews escaping persecution in Russia made new lives for themselves in the South American pampas.
Jewish Perspectives on Reproductive Rights
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June of 2022, abortion’s political, religious, and social impact has been at the forefront of political debate in the United States.
Gender Roles
Engage with the gendered dimensions of Jewish life and discover lost voices of Jewish women.
Jewish Resistance and the Holocaust
From armed confrontation to religious defiance, Jews fought back against the perpetrators of the Holocaust.
Passover Across Jewish Time and Space
Passover is the most celebrated holiday for American Jews. Yet, few appreciate the historical evolution and diversity of its key themes and messages.