{"product_id":"jewish-life-in-texas-rebecca-weissman-9798281173230","title":"Jewish Life in Texas: Past, Present, and Future","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom secret observances on the Spanish frontier to vibrant urban communities in the twenty-first century, \u003ci\u003eJewish Life in Texas\u003c\/i\u003e traces the remarkable journey of Jews across four centuries of Texas history. This sweeping narrative explores the lives of Crypto-Jews under Spanish rule, early pioneers in the Republic era, German and Eastern European immigrants who helped build the state's towns and cities, and the evolving identities of Jewish Texans in today's diverse cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorian and writer Rebecca Weissman offers a richly detailed account of how Jewish families planted roots in Texas, built lasting institutions, and contributed to every facet of civic, cultural, and economic life. Drawing on archival records, family histories, and community voices, the book brings to life the experiences of merchants, rabbis, soldiers, activists, and everyday Texans whose stories have shaped a unique regional legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Galveston's forgotten role as an immigration gateway to the postwar rise of suburban congregations and modern cultural institutions, this book offers a compelling portrait of resilience, adaptation, and community. \u003ci\u003eJewish Life in Texas\u003c\/i\u003e is both a historical chronicle and a celebration of an enduring heritage that continues to shape the Lone Star State.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rebecca Weissman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798281173230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d","brand":"Rebecca Weissman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874365976831,"sku":"9798281173230","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/jewish-life-in-texas-rebecca-weissman-9798281173230","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}