Scholars have told important Jewish stories with the NEH’s support. What happens to them now? – The American Israelite Newspaper

Scholars have told important Jewish stories with the NEH’s support. What happens to them now? – The American Israelite Newspaper

By Pamela S. Nadell  (JTA) — As a historian focused on Jewish history for more than four decades, I was aware when I applied to the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Public Scholars program for support for my new book that the odds were not great. After all, I had in the past reviewed applications to the NEH from scholars, curators and filmmakers seeking funding for their projects, and I knew how many worthy endeavors were vying for a limit…