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Raising Secular Jews: Yiddish Schools and Their Periodicals for American Children, 1917–1950
Naomi Prawer Kadar
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paperback. Through the lens of children's literature, explores the largely untold story of secular Yiddish schools in America Num Pages: 296 pages, 32 illus. (11 colour). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JFSP1; JFSR1; JNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
This unique literary study of Yiddish children’s periodicals casts new light on secular Yiddish schools in America in the first half of the twentieth century. Rejecting the traditional religious education of the Talmud Torahs and congregational schools, these Yiddish schools chose Yiddish itself as the primary conduit of Jewish identity and culture. Four Yiddish school networks emerged, which despite their political and ideological differences were all committed to propagating the Yiddish language, supporting social justice, and preparing their students for participation in both Jewish and American culture. Focusing on the Yiddish children’s periodicals produced by the Labor Zionist ... Read more
This unique literary study of Yiddish children’s periodicals casts new light on secular Yiddish schools in America in the first half of the twentieth century. Rejecting the traditional religious education of the Talmud Torahs and congregational schools, these Yiddish schools chose Yiddish itself as the primary conduit of Jewish identity and culture. Four Yiddish school networks emerged, which despite their political and ideological differences were all committed to propagating the Yiddish language, supporting social justice, and preparing their students for participation in both Jewish and American culture. Focusing on the Yiddish children’s periodicals produced by the Labor Zionist ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Brandeis University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781611689877
SKU
V9781611689877
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About Naomi Prawer Kadar
NAOMI PRAWER KADAR (1949 2010), an inspiring educational innovator, had an enduring impact on the teaching of Yiddish language and literature through her active leadership in the field. She served as national director of the Workmen s Circle schools and coordinated popular programs on Yiddish culture. She earned her PhD in Yiddish literature at Columbia University and taught at numerous ... Read more
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