Jewish Stars in Texas : Rabbis and Their Work

By Hollace Weiner

Book Overview

A fraction of Texans are Jewish, yet Texas rabbis are among the most influential, colorful, and celebrated figures in the state's history and culture. In Jewish Stars in Texas, Hollace Ava Weiner... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890969000
• ISBN13: 9780890969007
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Texas A & M Univ Pr
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.0" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

very interesting read!

This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to know more about Texas than football & beer!

DID NOT WANT TO PUT IT DOWN

This book delves into a part of Texas history that has been ignored. Hollace wrote with a very interesting style that kept me totaly involved until I finished. It is one of those books that you feel you become one with and never want it to end.

Important Texas Jewish History

It is a very well written book which documents the great impact these Jewish Rabbis had on the people of Texas in general.

I Didn't Want to Stop

Hollace Weiner's writing kept me enthralled. This book is the rare combination of careful and accurate research while the presentation is that of an enticing historical novel. It's loaded with all the goods - mystery, politics, romance and more, but all the accounts are true. I couldn't put this book down as every chapter had a fresh and intriguing draw. The facts themselves are fascinating. Written in Ms. Weiner's engaging style, this book is a big winner.

Texas Rabbis Shine

Ms. Weiner's book about the impact of Rabbi's on Texas Culture and Goverment is an invaluable tool for the historian and genealogist. It also happens to be a wonderful read! I finished it in one setting and was immediately able to place some of my own historical research into Ms. Weiner's Texas-sized swath of Jewish influence. I highly recommend the book.