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Lady Judith Cohen Montefiore
1784–1862
A gifted linguist, musician, travel writer, and philanthropist, she helped shape 19th-century Anglo-Jewish public life. Her journals and charitable work offer a vivid picture of a woman whose learning and faith guided both private devotion and public action.
3 Audiobooks
The Jewish Manual Practical Information in Jewish and Modern Cookery with a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relating to the Toilette
by Lady Judith Cohen Montefiore
Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume 1 (of 2) Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries, from 1812 to 1883
by Sir Moses Montefiore, Lady Judith Cohen Montefiore
Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume 2 (of 2) Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries, from 1812 to 1883
by Sir Moses Montefiore, Lady Judith Cohen Montefiore
About the author
Born Barent Cohen in London on February 20, 1784, she came from a prominent Jewish family and married Moses Montefiore in 1812. From an early age she was known for her learning, especially in languages and music, and she became an important intellectual and moral partner in her husband's life.
She traveled widely with Sir Moses Montefiore, including journeys to the Holy Land, and recorded these experiences in journals that later became known for their insight and detail. These writings helped preserve a rare first-person account of Jewish travel, devotion, and community life in the 19th century.
She was also deeply involved in philanthropy, supporting Jewish welfare and charitable work in Britain and beyond. Often remembered as a leading figure in Anglo-Jewish society, she combined practical generosity with strong religious commitment, and her influence remained significant long after her death in 1862.