Rochelle G. Saidel
Rochelle G. Saidel is the founder and executive director of the Remember the Women Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to including women in history. She holds a Ph.D. in political science from the City University of New York and has conducted extensive research on the Holocaust, focusing particularly on the experiences of women. Her work emphasizes the importance of gender in the study of historical events and seeks to ensure that the stories of female Holocaust survivors are told.
Dr. Saidel has authored and edited several books on the Holocaust and women's experiences during the period. Some of her notable works include 'The Jewish Women of Ravensbrück Concentration Camp' and 'Sexual Violence against Jewish Women during the Holocaust', co-edited with Sonja M. Hedgepeth. Her research has been pivotal in bringing to light the gender-specific sufferings and resilience of women during the Holocaust, contributing significantly to the field of Holocaust studies.
Beyond her writing and research, Rochelle G. Saidel has organized numerous exhibitions and conferences that focus on women's roles and experiences during the Holocaust. Her commitment to educating the public about these often-overlooked aspects of history has had a lasting impact on Holocaust education and remembrance. She continues to speak and write on these topics, advocating for a more inclusive historical narrative that acknowledges the contributions and sufferings of women.