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
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
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 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.
Jews Under Moroccan Skies
Author: Raphaël Elmaleh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935604242
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Jews under Moroccan Skies tells the story of Jewish life in Morocco, describing in realistic detail how Jews and Muslims interweaved their lives in peace for centuries. The authors give us the rich history of Berber Jews, the Moroccan tzadikim, and Jewish mysticism in the country. They also describe the cultural differences between the Judeo-Spanish communities of the North, the Francophone urban Jews, and the Judeo-Arabic and Judeo-Berber traditions. "No chapter in the long history of the Jewish people has more power and more relevance to our contemporary world than Moroccan Jewry. And it is the least known, by far! This wonderful book will draw you into its mystery, captivating and capturing your imagination. If you don't want to be tempted to travel, don't read this book. You will never be satisfied until you see it with you own eyes accompanied by the unparalleled teacher and guide, Raphael David Elmaleh! People all over the world have been waiting for Raphy to put his words down on paper. This magnificent book is the result. It is a gem!" -- Peter A. Geffen, Founder and Executive Director KIVUNIM Founder, The Abraham Joshua Heschel School, New York
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935604242
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Jews under Moroccan Skies tells the story of Jewish life in Morocco, describing in realistic detail how Jews and Muslims interweaved their lives in peace for centuries. The authors give us the rich history of Berber Jews, the Moroccan tzadikim, and Jewish mysticism in the country. They also describe the cultural differences between the Judeo-Spanish communities of the North, the Francophone urban Jews, and the Judeo-Arabic and Judeo-Berber traditions. "No chapter in the long history of the Jewish people has more power and more relevance to our contemporary world than Moroccan Jewry. And it is the least known, by far! This wonderful book will draw you into its mystery, captivating and capturing your imagination. If you don't want to be tempted to travel, don't read this book. You will never be satisfied until you see it with you own eyes accompanied by the unparalleled teacher and guide, Raphael David Elmaleh! People all over the world have been waiting for Raphy to put his words down on paper. This magnificent book is the result. It is a gem!" -- Peter A. Geffen, Founder and Executive Director KIVUNIM Founder, The Abraham Joshua Heschel School, New York
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 Thousand Years of Jewish History
Author: Maurice Henry Harris
Publisher: VolumesOfValue
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The dual purpose of the revision of this work has been simplification and amplification. The language has been recast in parts and there have been added sub-titles within each chapter, cross-references and an index. Ideas such as Religion as law, the Logos of Philo and the development of Messianism have been made as simple as these subjects admit of. In seeking illustrations to vivify the narrative it is unfortunate that so little is available. Ah! if we had pictures of Hillel, of Akiba the Martyr, of Judah the Saint, of the Jamnia Academy, of the splendor of the Babylonian Exilarch. But this very absence of pictures is in itself a bit of Jewish history. This new edition contains quotations from the literature of the periods covered, from the Apocrypha, Philo, Josephus and the Mishna. Three chapters have been added, two on Stories and Sayings of the Sages of the Talmud and one on Rabbi Judah and his times. This has also been introduced in the recently issued Modern Jewish History.
Publisher: VolumesOfValue
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The dual purpose of the revision of this work has been simplification and amplification. The language has been recast in parts and there have been added sub-titles within each chapter, cross-references and an index. Ideas such as Religion as law, the Logos of Philo and the development of Messianism have been made as simple as these subjects admit of. In seeking illustrations to vivify the narrative it is unfortunate that so little is available. Ah! if we had pictures of Hillel, of Akiba the Martyr, of Judah the Saint, of the Jamnia Academy, of the splendor of the Babylonian Exilarch. But this very absence of pictures is in itself a bit of Jewish history. This new edition contains quotations from the literature of the periods covered, from the Apocrypha, Philo, Josephus and the Mishna. Three chapters have been added, two on Stories and Sayings of the Sages of the Talmud and one on Rabbi Judah and his times. This has also been introduced in the recently issued Modern Jewish History.
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
Wanderings
Author: Chaim Potok
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0593359291
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
A fascinating history of the Jews, told by a master novelist, here is Chaim Potok's fascinating, moving four thousand-year history. Recreating great historical events, exporing Jewish life in its infinite variety and in many eras and places, here is a unique work by a singular Jewish voice.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0593359291
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
A fascinating history of the Jews, told by a master novelist, here is Chaim Potok's fascinating, moving four thousand-year history. Recreating great historical events, exporing Jewish life in its infinite variety and in many eras and places, here is a unique work by a singular Jewish voice.