ISBN:
9780814775820
Language:
English
Pages:
VII, 247 S.
,
Ill.
Year of publication:
2011
DDC:
296.6/50973
Keywords:
Synagogues History
;
Judaism History
;
Jews History
;
Jews Social life and customs
;
USA
;
Juden
;
Geschichte 1654-2010
Abstract:
Chronicles the history of the Jewish synagogue in America over the course of three centuries, discussing its changing role in the American Jewish community
Abstract:
Chronicles the history of the Jewish synagogue in America over the course of three centuries, discussing its changing role in the American Jewish community
Description / Table of Contents:
Building the synagogue community in colonial America (1654-1790) -- Reforming Judaism everywhere (1802-1895) -- Synagogues, synagogues, and synagogues : Jewish mass migration to America (1881- -- 1919) -- Sorting out the branches : between the wars (1919-1945) -- Solidifying the branches : the post-World War II years (1946-1967) -- Judaism transformed (1967-present).
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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