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The Woman Who Defied Kings: The Life and Times of Doña Gracia Nasi

Hosted By: Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ)

Join this discussion based on the book “The Woman Who Defied Kings: The Life and Times of Doña Gracia Nasi.”

Doña Gracia Nasi was born in 1510 in Lisbon, Portugal. Her Jewish family fled the Spanish Inquisition and she developed an escape network to save thousands more. Hear more from author Andrée Aelion Brooks to learn more about this fascinating leader!

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