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Author: Zvi Keren Publisher: ISBN: 9789655506709 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 496
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For over 25 years, Zvi Keren has been studying Bulgarian Jews, including photographing, mapping and documenting the old cemeteries there. He led the documentation and photographing of over 200,000 documents from the main archives in Sofia and the province cities.
Author: Frank, Ben G. Publisher: Pelican Publishing ISBN: 1455613282 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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"A priceless asset to any traveler whose goal is to explore the Jewish past of these two historical countries." --The Jewish Advocate The author follows in the footsteps of his namesake, the rabbi explorer of the twelfth century, Benjamin of Tudela, to create the first all-encompassing guide to Jewish Russia and Ukraine, with stops in Bulgaria and Romania. Until Communism fell, the Jews of Russia and Ukraine had been suppressed and denied human and religious rights. Today, not only are they reborn, but they are rebuilding a new, vibrant community for the twenty-first century. Frank explores this rebirth and guides both first-time and experienced travelers to Jewish and historical sites. He profiles synagogues, monuments, and schools that can be found in such cities as St. Petersburg, Moscow, Kiev, Odessa, and even Kishinev in Moldava. Approximately 120 years ago, the majority of the world's Jews lived in what was called the "Pale of Settlement" in the Russian Empire. Most American Jews today trace their ancestry to Russia and the surrounding territories, especially Ukraine. A Travel Guide to Jewish Russia & Ukraine will aid those visiting places where relatives once lived, as well as those simply in search of history.
Author: Ruth Ellen Gruber Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 9781426200465 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 356
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This expanded and updated edition includes new coverage of Austria, Ukraine, and Lithuania in addition to Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and all of the ancestral homes to the great majority of North American Jews.
Author: Zvi Keren Publisher: ISBN: 9789655505085 Category : Languages : en Pages : 496
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This book is a treasure trove for the historian or enthusiast of Jewish and/or Bulgarian history, as it not only incisively interprets, but also provides or offers a road map to a myriad of sources-archival documents, a detailed personal journal from the period (provided in translation)
Author: Guy H. Haskell Publisher: Wayne State University Press ISBN: 0814344054 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 256
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Within two years of the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, an astounding 45,000 of Bulgaria’s 50,000 Jews left voluntarily for Israel. This mass exodus was remarkable considering that Bulgaria was the only Axis power to prevent the deportation of its Jews to the death camps during World War II. After their arrival in Israel, the Jews of Bulgaria were recognized as a model immigrant group in a fledgling state attempting to absorb hundreds of thousands of newcomers from more than eighty countries. They became known for their independence, self-reliance, honesty, and hard work. From Sofia to Jaffa chronicles the fascinating saga of a population relocated, a story that has not been told until now. Beginning with a study of the community in Bulgaria and the factors that motivated them to leave their homeland, this book documents the journey of the Bulgarian Jews to Israel and their adaptation to life there.
Author: Ruth Ellen Gruber Publisher: ISBN: Category : Europe, Eastern Languages : en Pages : 380
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Completely revised and updated to cover the division of Czechoslovakia, the breakup of Yugoslavia, and other important changes, Jewish Heritage Travel deftly interweaves moving personal anecdotes and historical facts with practical travel information. A joy to read and a valuable resource for travelers, this acclaimed guide uncovers a wealth of priceless detail about a vibrant, almost vanished world.