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American Jewish Civilization Series
The American Jewish Civilization Series features works of original scholarship and synthesis that advance our understanding of the American Jewish experience. The series has published books of historical, social, cultural, religious, biographical, and regional interest. More info...
Raphael Patai Series in Jewish Folklore and Anthropology
The Raphael Patai Series in Jewish Folklore and Anthropology publishes books illuminating the diverse and culturally rich Jewish heritage. The series is named in honor of the many contributions of its founder and original editor, Raphael Patai. More info...
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Mediating Modernity: Challenges and Trends in the Jewish Encounter with the Modern World
Essays in Honor of Michael A. Meyer
Edited by Lauren B. Strauss and Michael Brenner
A landmark collection of essays by prominent academics in modern Jewish and German-Jewish history honoring Michael A. Meyer, a pioneer in these fields.Price: $39.95s
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The Heart Is a Mirror:
The Sephardic Folktale
Tamar Alexander-Frizer
A groundbreaking and comprehensive study of the Sephardic folktale as it relates to group identity and narrative culture.Price: $65.00s
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Sister in Sorrow: Life Histories of Female Holocaust Survivors from Hungary
A compassionate and insightful study of Hungarian women who lived through the Holocaust, with an appendix containing their complete stories.Price: $29.95s
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Aby Warburg and Anti-Semitism: Political Perspectives on Images and Culture
Charlotte Schoell-Glass
A landmark study on Aby Warburg's life and work, translated into English.Price: $54.95s
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Back to School: Jewish Day School in the Lives of Adult Jews
Alex Pomson and Randal F. Schnoor
Foreword by Jack Wertheimer
A groundbreaking study on the impact of Jewish day schools in the lives of parents and children.Price: $26.95s
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Yiddish Folksongs from the Ruth Rubin Archive
Edited by Chana Mlotek and Mark Slobin
An exhaustive collection of traditional Yiddish folksongs from highly regarded ethnomusicologist Ruth Rubin, presented with added commentary from music scholars Chana Mlotek and Mark Slobin. This book also includes an audio CD.Price: $34.95t
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Women Remaking American Judaism
Edited by Riv-Ellen Prell
Considers the changes in American Judaism across the four major denominations that resulted from the Jewish feminist movement of the 1960s through today.Price: $25.95
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