Through much research, it's been shown that Jewish women in the South behaved much like those in the North, but there are a few defining factors and differences between the women from each region:
~Confederate spies during the Civil War Jewish women used their role during the Civil War to assist the men in achieving success on and off the battlefield. ~Assimilation pressures There were some Jewish women who fused Christian practices with their own as Jewish religious observance. In Selma, Alabama the CJW (Council of Jewish Women) gave to the local "Community Xmas Fund" and to the federated Jewish charities. It was clear that these women pined for acceptance in their Southern region. ~Lost Cause Memorial In the South, Jewish women supported the Lost Cause phenomenon, which is set of beliefs in the late 19th and early 20th century that describes the Confederate cause as a heroic one against great odds despite its defeat. There are some indications of racism and loyalty to this southern ideal within Jewish organizations. ~Involvement in controversial issues Jewish women's societies and clubs promoted discussion and activism, which distinguishes them from their Christian counterparts. Husbands often remained silent due to the fear of economic reprisal and physical retaliation, so they left it to the women to act as spokespeople for the family and for the community.
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