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The Jews of Lithuania: A History of a Remarkable Community 1316-1945 Paperback – October 29, 2018

by Masha Greenbaum (Author)

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The full and fascinating history of this remarkable community, from its beginnings in the early part of the 14th century until its virtual destruction during the Holocaust. The book deals with the movements and personalities that played a role in the formation of the community.

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416 pages
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English
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October 29, 2018
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7 x 0.94 x 10 inches
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9652291323
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978-9652291325
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gefen Publishing House, Limited; Later prt. edition (October 29, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9652291323
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9652291325
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.78 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.94 x 10 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #527,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #289 in Jewish Biographies
- #323 in Survival Biographies
- #691 in History of Judaism

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Leather1905

Very useful for establishing a base understanding of the topic.

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2016

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A great companion piece to research before traveling to Lithuania to visit embarkment points of relatives. Not a great read, but very valuable as a jumping off book for additional, on-line reading and research.

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This is an excellent history that should be the first book anyone reads ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2016

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This is an excellent history that should be the first book anyone reads as they seek to learn more about the amazing story of "The Jerusalem of the North" and the unique history of Jews in tiny Lithuania. How they created the cultural, educational and political center of Jewish life in all of Europe is a fascinating tale.

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Jody

Historically superb but have some coffee while reading.

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2014

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Detailed and extensively researched history. Some of it was just too boring to read. I give her five stars for research, but it was difficult to read so I downgraded it. Writing style was stilted and purely academic. Not for the average reader.

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Janet L. Bloom

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016

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very helpful for people searching for information about the lives of their ancestors

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Musicrider

Lithuanian Jewish Communities Described Well in Historical Context

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020

This is a superb overview of Jewish Communities in Lithuania. The book beautifully illuminates the historical forces — particularly from the chaotic Russian governments — which dramatically influenced the Jewish communities.

In navigating my family’s histories, I’ve often pondered why family members would have relocated from Vilna to another part of Lithuania, or then to Poland. I’ve pondered what sort of careers family members would have sought and why.

Ms. Greenbaum’s book has been vital for me in filling in many historical facts. It is a well written and I rly organized.

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Konrei

Interesting but Not Compelling

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2002

THE JEWS OF LITHUANIA serves well as a general introduction to one of the most diverse, vibrant Jewish communities to have flourished anywhere at any time.
Unfortunately, the book is superficial, giving only a summary view of the 700 year history of Lithuanian Jewry. It fails to provide much in the way of depth or "color" in regard to the Jews who were such a vital part of Lithuanian history from it's beginnings.
Of particular note are the facts that Lithuanian Jewry had its roots in the slow dispersion of the Sephardim during the Reconquista of Iberia. It is instructive that in only two countries---Spain and Lithuania---were Jews permitted to be titled landholders. The author, Masha Greenbaum, fails to analyze these fascinating facts, or draw historical conclusions, of these, and many other elements, (though they are reported in passing), and thus fails to make an account of the earliest underpinnings of the community, or speak on its shared values as they developed.
There are better books on Lithuanian Jewish history, though this one is generally available, and is certainly readable. There are some historical errors which detract from the book's value as source material, but as a "starting point" for the investigation of Lithuanian Jewry, the book most definitely suffices.
For Jews tracing their families in Lithuania, the large number of localities named will be helpful, as will the discussion of the liquidation of those communities.
Given the vast scope of the subject, it is to be hoped that a better, more in-depth, and sensitive and sympathetic volume is in preparation somewhere.

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Sylvan G. Feldstein

Must reading.

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 1999

This book is must reading for any Jew,like myself, who had relatives that lived in one of the many small towns in Lithuania and are no more. The only thing we have to give our children that reminds them of their relatives is this book.

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