Product Description: The Encyclopedia of Modern Jewish Culture  is an extensively updated revision of the very successful Companion to Jewish Culture published in 1989 and has now been updated throughout. Experts from all over the world contribute entries ranging from 200 to 1000 words broadly, covering the humanities, arts, social sciences, sport and popular culture, and 5000-word essays contextualize the shorter entries, and provide overviews to aspects of culture in the Jewish world...read more

An authoritative reference guide covers diverse aspects of Jewish life, including Jewish culture, customs, history, rituals, and beliefs.

First published in 1957, this one-volume source for everything-Jewish has delighted and instructed several generations in the English-speaking Jewish world. Fully updated through 2007, it provides snapshots and in-depth entries on every important Jewish personality, place, concept, event and value in Israel, the United States, and all other parts of the world.

Covers all aspects of Jewish life and religion with an authoritative study of Jewish culture, customs, history, rituals, and beliefs.

Alphabetically arranged entries cover Jewish history and culture.

Alphabetically arranged entries cover Jewish history and culture.

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Alphabetically arranged articles identify names, dates, and terms significant in Jewish history, literature, music, science, and other fields

Product Description: Book by Wigoder, Geoffrey, Seckbach, Fern, Wiseberg, Hillel

A comprehensive look at Jewish history, religion, and culture covers major events in Jewish history, current events, biographies of famous and notable Jews, social and cultural aspects of Judaism, traditions and folklore, and more.

Examines modern Jewish culture, from the achievements of the Jewish people over the past two hundred years to biographical information on prominent figures

Provides facts on Judaism as well as Jewish history, culture, leaders, lifestyles, and traditions since biblical times

Product Description: A complete library of Jewish knowledge in one authoritative volume, this book provides guidance to the understanding of Jewish history, thought, and civilization through 4,000 years. Includes over 350 illustrations and photos.