In Memoriam—Paula E. Hyman

Paula E. Hyman (1946-2011) was the epitome of the Judaica scholar who eventually specialized in women's studies. Not only was she a forerunner in the field, but she was active and productive in it in endless ways. Among these, she was generous to Nashim with her time and erudition right up to the end of her life. She contributed articles to our second and seventh issues and was a member of our international advisory board from its inception. In my capacity as Nashim's Academic Editor, I consulted with my dear friend and colleague often regarding how to proceed with various submissions. Paula was always willing to serve as a referee, and her insightful reports were always on the mark.

Since Paula's passing on December 15, the outpouring of obituaries and tributes, in newspapers and on line, at her moving funeral in New Haven and at the memorial session of the annual conference of the Association of Jewish Studies the following week, have only begun to touch upon the essence of this remarkable individual and the depth of her commitment to Jewish studies and to women's studies. Her activism as a Jewish feminist, combined with her learning, created a role model par excellence for colleagues as well as for students.

Nashim dedicates this issue to Paula Hyman's memory as a small token of appreciation for her contributions. She will be sorely missed by friends, colleagues and students, and by the Editorial and Advisory Boards of Nashim.

Renée Levine Melammed

Alice Shalvi adds: Apart from our mutual connection to Nashim, I had the honor and pleasure of working closely with Paula Hyman on Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia (Shalvi Publishing-Jewish Women's Archive), which she co-edited (with Dalia Ofer). My role in the encyclopedia involved reading each article for formal consistency, after which it was passed on to Paula for further comment. I was extraordinarily impressed not only by the wide range of her knowledge, but was also by the meticulousness of her editing. I have never worked with anyone who so clearly read every line of what had been sent to her for general scholarly appraisal. I think that was typical of her. Whatever she did, she did with great thoroughness. In that, as in so many other ways, she serves as an example to all of us. We shall greatly miss her.