Although Jewish participation in German society increased after World War I, Jews did not completely assimilate into that society. In fact, says Michael Brenner in this intriguing book, the Jewish population of Weimar Germany became more aware of its Jewishness and created new forms of German-Jewish culture in literature, music, fine arts, education, and scholarship. Brenner presents the first in-depth study of this culture, drawing a fascinating portrait of people in the midst of redefining themselves. The Weimar Jews chose neither a radical break with the past nor a return to the past but instead dressed Jewish traditions in the garb of modern forms of cultural expression. Brenner describes, for example, how modern translations made classic Jewish texts accessible, Jewish museums displayed ceremonial artifacts in a secular framework, musical arrangements transformed synagogue liturgy for concert audiences, and popular novels recalled aspects of the Jewish past. Brenner's work, while bringing this significant historical period to life, illuminates contemporary Jewish issues. The preservation and even enhancement of Jewish distinctiveness, combined with the seemingly successful participation of Jews in a secular, non-Jewish society, offer fresh insight into modern questions of Jewish existence, identity, and integration into other cultures.

The Renaissance of Jewish Culture in Weimar Germany

History

Michael Brenner

Europe

Yale University Press

Emancipation Through Muscles Jews and Sports in Europe

Gideon Reuveni

U Of Nebraska Press

This book explores the origins of Zionism within Jewish tradition, the variety of Zionist ideologies, and the political circumstances that fostered this movement. Jewish immigration to Palestine, shifting British policies, Arab reactions to Jewish settlements, and the impact of the Holocaust are among the book's central topics. A final chapter summarizes the major problems and achievements of the Jewish state, and examines possible directions for its post-Zionist future.

Zionism: A Brief History

World

Markus Wiener Publishers

Michael Brenner's brilliant short survey of one of the most interesting and embattled movements of the contemporary world is the most reliable introduction available in English into a subject that has become in recent years a matter of much controversy, very often on the basis of ideological prejudice or simply ignorance. This admirably objective review of a multi faceted movement deals both with its cultural and political origins and manifestations. Walter Laqueur

Zionism: A Brief History Expanded Edition

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Michael Brenner's brilliant short survey of one of the most interesting and embattled movements of the contemporary world is the most reliable introduction available in English into a subject that has become in recent years a matter of much controversy, very often on the basis of ideological prejudice or simply ignorance. This admirably objective review of a multi faceted movement deals both with its cultural and political origins and manifestations. -Walter Laqueur, author of The History of Zionism

Zionism: a Brief History Expanded Edition

Middle East

Die Geschichte der Juden von der Antike bis heuteKlar, anschaulich und mit Blick für das Wesentliche erzählt Michael Brenner die wechselvolle Geschichte der Juden, die sich über 3000 Jahre und fünf Kontinente erstreckt. Der Holocaust, die Geschichte Israels und das amerikanische Judentum kommen ebenso zur Sprache wie die Anfänge in biblischer Zeit. Neue Einblicke vermitteln auch die zahlreichen Abbildungen, die mehr sind als nur illustrierendes Beiwerk.Die Geschichte der Juden wird heute oft auf Verfolgungen, die tragischen Geschehnisse des Holocaust und die politischen Ereignisse im Nahen Osten verengt. Dieses Buch will den Blick öffnen für ein vielseitigeres und farbigeres Bild, zu dem vor allem auch der fruchtbare Austausch mit anderen Kulturen gehört. Obwohl sie immer eine kleine Minderheit waren, haben die Juden ihre Spuren in zahlreichen Kulturen hinterlassen, die großen Weltreligionen mitgeprägt und eigene Lebenswelten entwickelt. Michael Brenner schildert prägnant und anhand treffender Beispiele die facettenreiche Geschichte einer Nation und einer Religion. Er nimmt den Leser mit auf eine Weltreise vom Vorderen Orient über die griechische und römische Welt, das maurische Spanien und Mitteleuropa bis nach Osteuropa, Israel und Amerika. So entsteht das faszinierende Panorama einer Geschichte, die gerade wegen der vielen Brüche und erzwungenen Neuanfänge durch ihre Kontinuität und Treue zu den eigenen Wurzeln beeindruckt.

Kleine jüdische Geschichte

Beck C. H.

Malé dějiny Židů

Paseka

Breve storia del sionismo

Editori Laterza

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