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The Jewish Cultural Tapestry: International Jewish Folk Traditions

by Steven M. Lowenstein

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One volume survey of Jewish folkways on five continents. Describes widely varying regional Jewish cultures, highlighting the often surprising similarities between Jewish and non-Jewish local traditions, and reveals why Jewish customs vary as much as they do from region to region.

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Steven M. Lowenstein

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Steven M. Lowenstein is Isadore Levine Professor of Jewish History at the University of Judaism.

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National Jewish Book Award (Winner – Sephardic-Ashkenazic Culture – 2002)

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Languages: English
Media: Paper, Ebook
ISBNs: 4
ASINs: 1

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Published: 2001
Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Music, General Nonfiction, Food & Cooking
DDC/MDS: 305.892
LCC: DS112 .L76

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