Diplomat, historian, professor, journalist, mother, Judith Laikin Elkin made her way through the religious and gender battles of twentieth century America, emerging with her humor ...view moreDiplomat, historian, professor, journalist, mother, Judith Laikin Elkin made her way through the religious and gender battles of twentieth century America, emerging with her humor and her honor intact. Her story enhances our understanding of the social and political currents that run beneath history as usually written.
Dr. Elkin, a former US Foreign Service Officer, has taught at Albion College, Wayne State University, and the University of Michigan, and is the author of The Jews of Latin America, the foundational text for the field.view less