Living With Antisemitism / Edition 1

by Jehuda Reinharz

Overview

A collection of 22 essays by distinguished scholars on the Jewish response to antisemitism worldwide over the past 200 years.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780874514124
Publisher:	University Press of New England
Publication date:	12/01/1987
Series:	Tauber Institute Series for the Study of European Jewry Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	510
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.14(d)

About the Author

JEHUDA REINHARZ is the Richard Koret Professor of Modern Jewish History at Brandeis University.

Editorial Reviews

Essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the contemporary Jewish condition in a world still ridden with anti-Semitism.”—Jerusalem Post

From the Publisher

ollection of 22 essayswritten by distinguished scholars and judiciously chosen, organized, and edited by Reinharz, professor of modern Jewish history at Brandeisis the first comprehensive look at how Jewish communities throughout the world have reacted to antisemitism in the last 200 years. Geographically grouped, these essays reflect both community and individual responses in France, Central Europe, Russia, the Western hemisphere, and in Arab lands. Of special interest is the revelatory essay on conversion and assimilation as viable solutions to the problem. Though specialized, this book is both scholarly and unique. Highly recommended for all larger Judaica collections in the public and academic spheres. Robert A. Silver, Shaker Heights P.L., Ohio

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