Hadassah-Brandeis Institute

From Jerusalem to Lancaster County: Amish and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Women in the Modern World

Undergraduate Project

Project Information

Dr. Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar, a HBI Research Associate, is in the final stages of her completing her book, From Jerusalem to Lancaster County: Amish and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Women in the Modern World. A non-native English speaker, Dr. Neriya Ben-Shahar needs assistance with proofreading the manuscript and with updating the references of articles that were cited for the research.


Profile of Appropriate Candidate

  •  Demonstrated interest in the field of Jewish gender studies

  • Excellent English grammar; native English speaker preferred

  • Excellent writing skills
  • Organized, independent, and resourceful
  • Ability to meet deadlines and complete assignments independently