The Jewish Cultural Tapestry : International Jewish Folk Traditions.

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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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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Lowenstein, Steven M.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
Subjects:
Jews > Social life and customs.
Judaism > Customs and practices.
Judaism > Social aspects.
Jewish cooking.
Jews > Music > History and criticism.
Juifs > Mœurs et coutumes.
Judaïsme > Coutumes et pratiques.
Judaïsme > Aspect social.
Cuisine juive.
Jewish cooking
Jews > Music
Jews > Social life and customs
Judaism > Customs and practices
Judaism > Social aspects
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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."

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