The Uses of Tradition: Jewish Continuity in the Modern Era

Wertheimer, Jack (editor). The Uses of Tradition: Jewish Continuity in the Modern Era. Cambridge, MA and London: Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 1992. First edition. 8vo. XIII, 510 pp. Blue cloth with silver lettering on spine in original decorative dj. Minor bumping to head and foot of spine, otherwise book is in very good – near fine condition. vg. Hardcover.

“How have modern Jews appropriated traditional aspects of the culture and religion to sustain them in the modern world? Twenty-one distinguished scholars address this question y drawing on a range of disciplines: social and cultural history, ethnography, folklore, sociology, educational theory and rabbinics. They examine Jewish communities from Russia to North Africa, from Israel to the United States. Among the subjects they explore are Jewish art, holiday practices, feminist ceremonials, adult education, and religious movements in Israel.” (taken from front flap of dj) Contributing authors include but are not limited to: David Ellenson, Harvey E. Goldberg, Lawrence Kaplan, Barry W. Holtz, Arnold M. Eisen, Michael A. Meyer and many more. (20530) $50