While their lives may seem different from those of women in mainstream society, Amish women are dynamic and integral members of their society, shaping and supporting their communities in many ways.
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.
Naomi Swartzentruber published a memoir in 2023 and posts on social media about her escape from her Amish lifestyle, her 20 years working as a stripper and how she's remained in touch with her simple ...