Author: Jack Lefcourt
Publisher: Ktav Publishing House
ISBN: 9781602801325
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents an introduction to the very long history of Jews and Judaism and how it relates to the broader events of world history.
Four Thousand Years of Jewish History
Author: Jack Lefcourt
Publisher: Ktav Publishing House
ISBN: 9781602801325
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents an introduction to the very long history of Jews and Judaism and how it relates to the broader events of world history.
Publisher: Ktav Publishing House
ISBN: 9781602801325
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents an introduction to the very long history of Jews and Judaism and how it relates to the broader events of world history.
Jewish History, Jewish Religion
Author: Israel Shahak
Publisher: Pluto Press
ISBN: 9780745308197
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
'Shahak subjects the whole history of Orthodoxy ... to a hilarious and scrupulous critique.' --Christopher Hitchens, The Nation
Publisher: Pluto Press
ISBN: 9780745308197
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
'Shahak subjects the whole history of Orthodoxy ... to a hilarious and scrupulous critique.' --Christopher Hitchens, The Nation
Two Thousand Years of Jewish Life in Morocco
Author: Haïm Zafrani
Publisher: KTAV Publishing House, Inc.
ISBN: 9780881257489
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
The origins of the Jewish community of Morocco are buried in history, but they date back to ancient times, and perhaps to the biblical period. The first Jews in the country migrated there from Israel. Over the centuries, their numbers were increased by converts and then by Jews expelled from Spain and Portugal. After the Muslim conquest, Morocco's Jews, as "people of the book," had dhimmi status, which entailed many restrictions but allowed them to exercise their religion freely. In the mellahs (Jewish quarters) of Morocco's cities and towns, and in the mountainous rural areas, a distinct Jewish culture developed and thrived, unquestionably traditional and Orthodox, yet unique because of the many areas in which it assimilated elements of the local culture and lifestyle, making them its own as it did so. Most of Morocco's Jews settled in Israel after 1948, and many others went to other countries. Wherever they went, their rich cultural heritage went with them, as exemplified by the Maimuna festival, just after Passover, which is now a major occasion on the Israeli calender.
Publisher: KTAV Publishing House, Inc.
ISBN: 9780881257489
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
The origins of the Jewish community of Morocco are buried in history, but they date back to ancient times, and perhaps to the biblical period. The first Jews in the country migrated there from Israel. Over the centuries, their numbers were increased by converts and then by Jews expelled from Spain and Portugal. After the Muslim conquest, Morocco's Jews, as "people of the book," had dhimmi status, which entailed many restrictions but allowed them to exercise their religion freely. In the mellahs (Jewish quarters) of Morocco's cities and towns, and in the mountainous rural areas, a distinct Jewish culture developed and thrived, unquestionably traditional and Orthodox, yet unique because of the many areas in which it assimilated elements of the local culture and lifestyle, making them its own as it did so. Most of Morocco's Jews settled in Israel after 1948, and many others went to other countries. Wherever they went, their rich cultural heritage went with them, as exemplified by the Maimuna festival, just after Passover, which is now a major occasion on the Israeli calender.
A Day Is a Thousand Years
Author: Zvi Faier
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936778706
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
"A Day Is A Thousand Years" is a unique exposition of major Judaic concepts related to the destiny of the Jewish people and their interplay with the rest of mankind, throughout history and today. Broad in scope, it addresses a universal audience. People versed in Jewish sources will find here enlightening new perspectives on familiar themes. Besides its originality and the profound ideas expounded, this book has two other exceptional features. One, the presence of the author, his personality and experiences permeating throughout the book, intertwining with the concepts and forming a framework within which the concepts are discussed and developed. Two, its rich language and beautiful flowing style and imagery, combining prose and verse, classify it as an unusual piece of literary art. This book unfolds the story and destiny of the Jewish people, the dynamics involved in their interplay with other nations throughout history, and the relevance and significance of these to the understanding and advancement of mankind today. This unfolding requires creating a mode of speech acceptable to all; to advance humanity towards greater mutual understanding. By means of in-depth, original exposition and analysis of major Judaic concepts contained in Biblical and Rabbinic sources, the author seeks to initiate communication between the Beit Midrash (Torah hall of study) and the enlightened person living today in the twenty-first century, concerning the issue of human destiny and the Jewish people. The pages of this work mainly relate, and through ideas in effect re-create, the true story of the Jewish people.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936778706
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
"A Day Is A Thousand Years" is a unique exposition of major Judaic concepts related to the destiny of the Jewish people and their interplay with the rest of mankind, throughout history and today. Broad in scope, it addresses a universal audience. People versed in Jewish sources will find here enlightening new perspectives on familiar themes. Besides its originality and the profound ideas expounded, this book has two other exceptional features. One, the presence of the author, his personality and experiences permeating throughout the book, intertwining with the concepts and forming a framework within which the concepts are discussed and developed. Two, its rich language and beautiful flowing style and imagery, combining prose and verse, classify it as an unusual piece of literary art. This book unfolds the story and destiny of the Jewish people, the dynamics involved in their interplay with other nations throughout history, and the relevance and significance of these to the understanding and advancement of mankind today. This unfolding requires creating a mode of speech acceptable to all; to advance humanity towards greater mutual understanding. By means of in-depth, original exposition and analysis of major Judaic concepts contained in Biblical and Rabbinic sources, the author seeks to initiate communication between the Beit Midrash (Torah hall of study) and the enlightened person living today in the twenty-first century, concerning the issue of human destiny and the Jewish people. The pages of this work mainly relate, and through ideas in effect re-create, the true story of the Jewish people.
A Thousand Years of Jewish History
Author: Maurice H. Harris
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
In 'A Thousand Years of Jewish History' by Maurice H. Harris, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the intricate and rich tapestry of Jewish history spanning a millennium. Harris meticulously examines pivotal events, significant figures, and cultural developments that have shaped the Jewish community over various eras. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, the book delves into the religious, political, and social aspects of Jewish life, providing a nuanced understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by the Jewish people across time. This historical account is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the enduring legacy of Judaism. With detailed analysis and compelling storytelling, Harris offers a captivating narrative that transcends mere historical facts, painting a vivid portrait of a resilient and vibrant community.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
In 'A Thousand Years of Jewish History' by Maurice H. Harris, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the intricate and rich tapestry of Jewish history spanning a millennium. Harris meticulously examines pivotal events, significant figures, and cultural developments that have shaped the Jewish community over various eras. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, the book delves into the religious, political, and social aspects of Jewish life, providing a nuanced understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by the Jewish people across time. This historical account is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the enduring legacy of Judaism. With detailed analysis and compelling storytelling, Harris offers a captivating narrative that transcends mere historical facts, painting a vivid portrait of a resilient and vibrant community.
A Thousand Years of Jewish History, from the Days of Alexander the Great to the Moslem Conquest of Spain, with Two Maps
Author: Maurice Henry Harris
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The Yemenites
Author: Ester Muchawsky-Schnapper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jewish art and symbolism
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jewish art and symbolism
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
A Thousand Years Of Jewish History
Author: Maurice H. Harris
Publisher: VolumesOfValue
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: VolumesOfValue
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Jews of China: Historical and comparative perspectives
Author: Jonathan Goldstein
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe
ISBN: 9780765601032
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An impressive interdisciplinary effort by Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, and Western Sinologists and Judaic Studies specialists, these books scrutinize patterns of migration, acculturation, assimilation, and economic activity of successive waves of Jewish arrivals in China from approximately A.D.1100 to 1949.
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe
ISBN: 9780765601032
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An impressive interdisciplinary effort by Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, and Western Sinologists and Judaic Studies specialists, these books scrutinize patterns of migration, acculturation, assimilation, and economic activity of successive waves of Jewish arrivals in China from approximately A.D.1100 to 1949.
A History of the Jews in America
Author: Howard M. Sachar
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0804150524
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1072
Book Description
Spanning 350 years of Jewish experience in this country, A History of the Jews in America is an essential chronicle by the author of The Course of Modern Jewish History. With impressive scholarship and a riveting sense of detail, Howard M. Sachar tells the stories of Spanish marranos and Russian refugees, of aristocrats and threadbare social revolutionaries, of philanthropists and Hollywood moguls. At the same time, he elucidates the grand themes of the Jewish encounter with America, from the bigotry of a Christian majority to the tensions among Jews of different origins and beliefs, and from the struggle for acceptance to the ambivalence of assimilation.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0804150524
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1072
Book Description
Spanning 350 years of Jewish experience in this country, A History of the Jews in America is an essential chronicle by the author of The Course of Modern Jewish History. With impressive scholarship and a riveting sense of detail, Howard M. Sachar tells the stories of Spanish marranos and Russian refugees, of aristocrats and threadbare social revolutionaries, of philanthropists and Hollywood moguls. At the same time, he elucidates the grand themes of the Jewish encounter with America, from the bigotry of a Christian majority to the tensions among Jews of different origins and beliefs, and from the struggle for acceptance to the ambivalence of assimilation.