The Jewish Cultural Tapestry: International Jewish Folk Traditions by Steven M.

Description: The Jewish Cultural Tapestry by Steven M. Lowenstein This compact volume showcases the customs and folkways of a people united by tradition yet scattered to the far corners of the Earth on five continents. Lowenstein describes the widely varying regional Jewish cultures with needlepoint accuracy. 75 halftones. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Here, in one compact volume, is an illuminating survey of Jewish folkways on five continents. Filled with fascinating facts and keen insights, The Jewish Cultural Tapestry is a richly woven fabric that vividly captures the diversity of Jewish life. All traditional Jews are bound together by the common thread of the Torah and the Talmud, notes author Steven Lowenstein, but this thread takes on a different coloration in different parts of theworld as Jewish tradition and local non-Jewish customs intertwine. Lowenstein describes these widely varying regional Jewish cultures with needlepoint accuracy, highlighting the often surprising similaritiesbetween Jewish and non-Jewish local traditions, and revealing why Jewish customs vary as much as they do from region to region. From Europe to India, Israel to America, The Jewish Cultural Tapestry offers an engaging overview of the customs and folkways of a people united by tradition, yet scattered to the far corners of the earth. Author Biography Steven M. Lowenstein is Isadore Levine Professor of Jewish History at the University of Judaism. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Promotional A sweeping panorama of Jewish folkways around the world Prizes Winner of National Jewish Book Award (Sephardic Studies) 2001 Long Description Here, in one compact volume, is an illuminating survey of Jewish folkways on five continents. Filled with fascinating facts and keen insights, The Jewish Cultural Tapestry is a richly woven fabric that vividly captures the diversity of Jewish life. All traditional Jews are bound together by the common thread of the Torah and the Talmud, notes author Steven Lowenstein, but this thread takes on a different coloration in different parts of theworld as Jewish tradition and local non-Jewish customs intertwine. Lowenstein describes these widely varying regional Jewish cultures with needlepoint accuracy, highlighting the often surprising similarities between Jewish and non-Jewish local traditions, and revealing why Jewish customs vary as much as theydo from region to region. From Europe to India, Israel to America, The Jewish Cultural Tapestry offers an engaging overview of the customs and folkways of a people united by tradition, yet scattered to the far corners of the earth. Feature A sweeping panorama of Jewish folkways around the world Details ISBN0195158008 Author Steven M. Lowenstein Short Title JEWISH CULTURAL TAPESTRY Pages 304 Language English ISBN-10 0195158008 ISBN-13 9780195158007 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 Subtitle International Jewish Folk Traditions Residence Los Angeles, CA, US Birth 1945 Position Isadore Levine Professor of Jewish History Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Isadore Levine Professor of Jewish History, University of Judaism UK Release Date 2002-10-10 AU Release Date 2002-10-10 NZ Release Date 2002-10-10 US Release Date 2002-10-10 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Publication Date 2002-10-10 DEWEY 390.088296 Illustrations 75 halftones/line illus Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:53297087;

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