Pennies for heaven : the history of American synagogues and money /

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The first book-length treatment of how synagogues are financed in the United States.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Judson, Daniel (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Waltham, Massachusetts : Brandeis University Press, [2018]
Series:Brandeis series in American Jewish history, culture, and life.
Subjects:
Synagogues > United States > History.
Synagogues > United States > Finance > History.
Judaism > United States > History.
Judaïsme > États-Unis > Histoire.
RELIGION > Judaism > General.
HISTORY / General
Judaism.
Synagogues.
United States.
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The foundation stones are now for sale: 1728-1805
  • So paltry a way of support: 1805-1865
  • Mushroom synagogues, free synagogues, and the Hazan craze: 1865-1919
  • No aristocracy and no snobocracy: in God's house all must be equal: 1919- 1945
  • If it has to be done, it should at least be done in a dignified way: 1945-Today
  • Conclusion: today-tomorrow.

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