American Jewish History.American Jewish History
American Jewish History is the official publication of the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) , and was founded in 1892. Norman Norman, city (1990 pop. 80,071), seat of Cleveland co., central Okla.; inc. 1891. It is the center of a livestock region. Oil wells, food processing, and printing and publishing contribute to the economy, and there is diverse manufacturing (machinery, communication H. Finkelstein Finkelstein (פֿינק(ע)לשׁטײַן, פינקלשׁט(י)ין, Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 0827608101, $18.00 www.jewishpub.org Both Judaic studies collections and general-interest holdings seeking an accessible, warm history of Jewish events would do well with the colorful, concise AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY, which follows over three hundred years of Jewish history Jewish history is the history of the Jewish people, faith, and culture. Since Jewish history encompasses nearly four thousand years and hundreds of different populations, any treatment can only be provided in broad strokes. from the time of the earliest Jewish settlers on American shores to the presence of Jewish people in modern politics, business and arts environments. Chapters focus on specific time periods, come illustrated with black and white photos, maps and over a hundred feature boxes and biographies, and provide important keys to understanding Jewish society and culture. |
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