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The Jewish Cultural Tapestry : International Jewish Folk Traditions.

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 comm...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lowenstein, Steven M.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Acknowledgments; Introduction; FOLK TRADITIONS: What Are They and Why Do They Vary Geographically?; REGIONAL CULTURES: From Jerusalem to Spain, Poland, and Morocco: The Influence of Jewish Migrations; JEWISH LANGUAGES: Similarities and Differences; NAMES: What They Mean and How They Developed; RELIGIOUS PRACTICE: How the Written Tradition Unites and the Oral Tradition Divides; CUISINE: Gefilte Fish and Cholent Meet Malawach and Couscous; COSTUME: Not Just a Long Black Coat; MUSIC: The Religious and the Secular; APPEARANCE AND ANCESTRY: "Funny, You Don't Look Jewish."