Author: Jewish Historical Society of MichiganPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Michigan Jewish History. Jan., 1970
Author: Jewish Historical Society of MichiganPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Michigan Jewish History
Author: Jews in Michigan
Author: Judith Levin CantorPublisher: Discovering the Peoples of Mic
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Intro -- Contents -- Introduction -- I. Opportunities and Challenges -- II. A Statewide Presence -- III. The New Era of Industry -- IV. World War I and Its Aftermath -- V. The Second World War and Its Legacy -- Sidebars -- The Bridge at Mackinac -- Myra Wolfgang -- A Tribute to Hank Greenberg -- Medal of Honor -- Notes -- For Further Reference -- Index.
A Bibliography of Jewish Education in the United States
Author: Norman DrachlerPublisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 081434349X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 971
Book Description
Entries from thousands of publications whether in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, and German on all aspects of Jewish education from pre-school through secondary education. This book contains entries from thousands of publications whether in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, and German—books, research reports, educational and general periodicals, synagogue histories, conference proceedings, bibliographies, and encyclopedias—on all aspects of Jewish education from pre-school through secondary education
Beyond the Sea of Beer
Author: Miloslav Rechcigl Jr.Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546202374
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1523
Book Description
This is a comprehensive history of immigrants from the historic lands of the Bohemian Crown and its successor states, including Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic, based on the painstaking lifetime research of the author. The reader will find lots of new information in this book that is not available elsewhere. The title of the book comes from a popular song of the famous Czech artistic duo, Voskovec and Werich, who described America in those words when they lived here, reflecting on their love for this country. It covers the period starting soon after the discovery of the New World to date. The emphasis is on the US, although Canada and Latin America are also covered. It covers the arrival and the settlement of the immigrants in various states and regions of America, their harsh beginnings, the establishment of their communities, and their organization. A separate section is devoted to the contributions of notable individuals in different areas of human endeavor, including Bohemians, Moravians, Bohemian Jews, and the Slovaks. These people excelled in just about every facet of human undertaking. Even though a total number of these immigrants were fewer than other ethnic groups, their accomplishments were phenomenal. Nothing like this has ever been published since the time Thomas Capek wrote his classic The Cechs (Bohemians) in America some one hundred years ago.
The Jews of Detroit
Author: Robert A. RockawayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Robert Rockaway's study begins with the arrival of the first Jews in Detroit, when the city was a remote frontier outpost. He chronicles the immigration of the German Jews beginning in the mid-nineteenth century, followed by the influx of Jews from Eastern Europe. His narrative concludes on the eve of World War I, by which time the community had developed its basic social structure. It had survived the turbulent years of immigration and the process of Americanization, and had succeeded in establishing several congregations, charitable organizations, and social and cultural foundations. Rockaway relates the story of Detroit's Jews to the larger context of American ethnicity and immigration. He compares the Jewish economic and social evolution with that of other Detroit ethnic groups and of other American Jewish communities. Thus, the arrival of the German Jews is presented as part of the broader wave of immigration from Germany, where Jews were suffering increasingly restrictive social and economic sanctions. Upon their arrival in Detroit, the German Jews quickly established themselves and moved into the mainstream of the city's life. Transitions for the Eastern European Jews were not as easy. They were divided among themselves due to ethnic differences, disagreements about rituals, as well as personal idiosyncracies. In addition, class, cultural, and religious differences separated the German Jews from the Eastern Europeans. Many, victims of pogroms, arrived destitute and, consequently, put great strains on the established Jewish community as it tried to support the new immigrants. The large number of new Jewish immigrants also stirred anti-Semitic feelings in the city, making assimilation more difficult. During the period under study, Detroit's Jews suffered almost total exclusion in the social sphere, despite significant gains in the economic and civic arenas. Detroit's social elite remained almost totally Anglo-Saxon and Protestant. Nevertheless, through work and unflagging determination, they rose to solid economic status. At the same time, they maintained their identity while participating in Detroit's civic, political, and cultural life.
The Jews of Windsor, 1790-1990
Author: Jonathan V. PlautPublisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1770702636
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Beginning with the first Jewish settler, Moses David, the important role that Windsor Jews played in the development of Ontario’s south is mirrored in this 200-year chronicle. the founding pioneer families transformed their Eastern European shtetl into a North American settlement; many individuals were involved in establishing synagogues, schools, and an organized communal structure in spite of divergent religious, political, and economic interests. Modernity and the growing influences of Zionism and Conservative/Reform Judaism challenged the traditional and leftist leanings of the community’s founders. From the outset, Jews were represented in city council, actively involved in communal organizations, and appointed to judicial posts. While its Jewish population was small, Windsor boasted Canada’s first Jewish Cabinet members, provincially and federally, in David Croll and Herb Gray. As the new millennium approached, jews faced shrinking numbers, forcing major consolidations in order to ensure their survival.
The Beth El Story
Author: Irving I. KatzPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The People of Michigan
Author: George P. GraffPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Immigrants
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
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