"Rabba, Maharat, Rabbanit, Rebbetzin examines the legitimacy for female leadership in Jewish law and responds to standard criticisms voiced within the Orthodox community. The author argues the halachic, political, and sociological levels of female leadership in Judaism"--

New technologies make it easier for charismatic individuals to influence others. This paper studies the political impact of the first populist radio personality in American history. Father Charles Coughlin blended populist demagoguery, anti-Semitism, and fascist sympathies to create a hugely...