From the ladder to the umbrella: the metaphors of American Jewish religious life.

From: American Jewish History | Date: March 1, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

It's hard to imagine undertaking any serious study of American Jewish religious life without turning first and foremost to the synagogue. Synagogue 2000, an ambitious, multi-faceted project dedicated to strengthening this crucial institution, is predicated on the assumption that the synagogue remains the linchpin of American Jewish life. (1) As we begin a new century, the important role of the synagogue remains undisputed. For this emphasis, we have Leon A. Jick's The Americanization of the Synagogue, 1820-1870 to thank. Jick was insistent in this slim, chock-full-of-information ...

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