American Jewish Desk Reference: The Ultimate One-Volume Reference to the Jewish Experience in America

By American Jewish Historical Society and Stevie Jewish Historical Society

From the Foremost Archive of the American Jewish Experience, the First All-Encompassing Reference to Jewish Life in the United States, from 1654 to the Present This authoritative reference of nearly... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375402438
• ISBN13: 9780375402432
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Random House Reference
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 11 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 6 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great, but where are the rabbis?

While I agree with many of the positive comments made about this book, there are, of course, many omissions. Decisions about what to include or exclude in such a book will never satisfy everyone. My search for mention and discussion of several prominent Rabbis of the 20th century (e.g., R. Telushkin, R. Riemer, R. Schulweis, R. Wolpe) yielded no mention. Dr. Ruth, however, has a very nice photo!

Comprehensive Reference Tool

For anyone seeking information on Judaism in the United States, whether it be personal biographies, individual accomplishments, events, themes, or contemporary issues, this work will provide an answer. It covers almost every aspect of Jewish culture, including family life, religion, politics, entertainment, education, the humanities, sports, history, rituals, science and language. There are also a number of in-depth essays, written by experts and with accompanying citations for further reading. Also included are over 100 photographs from the American Jewish Historical Society, and countless sidebars with interesting statistical and other tidbits of information. A full analytical index and a detailed table of contents provide easy access to needed information. All in all, a wonderfully comprehensive work that should prove a fine addition to any personal library.