Greek Jewry in the Twentieth Century, 1913-1983: Patterns of Jewish Survival in the Greek Provinces Before and After the Holocaust [Mass Market Paperback]

Joshua Eli Plaut (Author)

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Publication Date: May 1996 | Series: 1913-1983 : Patterns of Jewish Survival in the Greek Provinces Before and After the Holocaust

Greek Jewry In The Twentieth Century 1913-1983: Patterns Of Survival In The Greek Provinces Before And After The Holocaust examines the events and living situation of Greek Jewry before, during, and after the Second World War. Drawing upon archival documents, oral histories, photographs and more, Rabbi Plaut suggests seven principles that contribute to the survival of small-town Jewish communities in Greece. Closely researched, with appendices that include deportation testimonies and the Greek national constitution, Greek Jewry In The Twentieth Century is an involving, informative look the history of a community struggling between national, ethnic, and religious identities.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Pr (May 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 083863463X
• ISBN-13: 978-0838634639
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,446,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Greek Jewry in the Twentieth Century, 1913-1983 : Patterns of Jewish Survival in the Greek Provinces Before and After the Holocaust (Paperback)

Greek Jewry In The Twentieth Century 1913-1983: Patterns Of Survival In The Greek Provinces Before And After The Holocaust by Rabbi Joshua Plaut examines the events and living situation of Greek Jewry before, during, and after the Second World War. Drawing upon archival documents, oral histories, photographs and more, Rabbi Plaut suggests seven principles that contribute to the survival of small-town Jewish communities in Greece. Closely researched, with appendices that include deportation testimonies and the Greek national constitution, Greek Jewry In The Twentieth Century is an involving, informative look the history of a community struggling between national, ethnic, and religious identities. Highly recommended for Judaic Studies and Holocaust Studies reference collections and reading lists.