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The Modern Jewish Canon: A Journey Through Language and Culture
What makes a great Jewish book? What makes a book "Jewish" in the first place? Ruth R. Wisse, one of the leading scholars in the field of Jewish literature, sets out to answer these questions in The Modern Jewish Canon.
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Being Jewish: The Spiritual and Cultural Practice of Judaism Tod
Increasing numbers of Jews are returning to their religious roots in a search for meaning, eager to explore a heritage that is deeply embedded in history and at the same time rapidly changing. But what is Judaism today?
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Jewish Americans and Political Participation
How the Jewish American community emerged from obscurity to play a role in behind-the-scenes power politics and finally appeared center stage. The Jewish experience in the American political arena is one of community, passion, and persistence.
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The Jewish Cultural Tapestry
Here, in one compact volume, is an illuminating survey of Jewish folkways on five continents. Filled with fascinating facts and keen insights, The Jewish Cultural Tapestry is a richly woven fabric that vividly captures the diversity of Jewish life.
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How to Be a Jewish Parent
How can I make the holidays interesting and meaningful to my child? Should I send my child to a Jewish day school? A Jewish summer camp?What kind of synagogue is best for my family?
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My Life As a Radical Jewish Woman
In this striking autobiography, Puah Rakovsky (18651955) tells of her experiences as a Jewish woman in late 19th- and early 20th-century Poland who broke with her traditional upbringing to become a professional educator, Zionist activist, and feminist leader.
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