Judaism in America

Judaism in America
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Publisher : Columbia University Press
Total Pages : 274
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ISBN-10 : 0231120605
ISBN-13 : 9780231120609
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Book Synopsis Judaism in America by : Marc Lee Raphael

Download or read book Judaism in America written by Marc Lee Raphael and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the beliefs, doctrines, history, institutions, and leaders of the Jewish religious community. It is based on historical evidence as well as interviews and direct observation of about 100 synagogues in the country and presents a full portrait of a religious tradition that comprises only two percent of America's population but has a large influence on American culture.


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