American Jewish Year Book 5679 September 7, 1918 To September 24,1919 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354303142)

An authoritative annual snapshot of American Jewish life during a pivotal year: American Jewish Year Book 5679, September 7, 1918 to September 24, 1919, gathers the communal reports, statistics and commentary that defined synagogue and society in the immediate aftermath of World War I. It records an unsettled moment. As a historical Jewish reference and a central volume in any Jewish yearbook collection, this Jewish annual compendium maps institutions, debates and demographic shifts, portraying the rhythms of American Jewish life in the World War I era. Readers will find a contemporaneous account of philanthropy, education, immigration responses and religious practice - material that makes the volume a practical Jewish community records source as well as a narrative of adaptation and continuity. Whether consulted for background reading, genealogy or simply to feel the texture of early 20th century Judaism, it offers clear context and contemporaneous perspective. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Its historical significance is plain: as a near-contemporary account it occupies a unique place in Jewish American history and is a vital Jewish studies resource for researchers and historians examining the social, institutional and cultural responses of communities during World War I and its immediate aftermath. Casual readers will appreciate accessible reportage and period texture; classic-literature collectors and admirers of Samson Oppenheim's works will value its provenance and place within an ongoing record of synagogue and society. Practical, dignified and evocative, this edition restores a primary document to circulation as both a research tool and a collected treasure. By presenting documentary material with readable organisation and faithful reproduction, it makes archival material approachable; librarians, genealogists and cultural historians will find immediate utility, while those newly curious about Jewish American life can begin here with confidence.

Author: Samson D. Oppenheim
ISBN-10: 9354303145
ISBN-13: 9789354303142
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 12/02/2020
Pages: 624
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d