An Uncertain Future - Voices of a French Jewish Community, 1940-2012 (Hardcover)

This contemporary oral history, based on interviews and recorded observations made over an eighteen-year period, tells the compelling story of the small Jewish community of Dijon, France, and how it has evolved over time in response to both internal and external challenges.The twenty-four interviews included in the book provide first-hand narratives on compelling issues such as the lingering impact of the Holocaust, anti-Israeli sentiments, and intermarriage within and outside the community. Interviewees include the community's rabbi, the president of the community's synagogue, the Jewish deputy mayor, Holocaust survivors and their children, as well as representative members from the Lubavitcher (ultra-Orthodox) community.The authors provide introductions to the interviews as well as a detailed history of the Jewish community in Dijon. The book includes a chronology, a glossary, a detailed map of Dijon, and photos of many of the interviewees.

General

Imprint:	University of Toronto Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	August 2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Robert I. Weiner • Richard E Sharpless
Dimensions:	237 x 158 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-1-4426-0558-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Oral history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Oral history Promotions
LSN:	1-4426-0558-8
Barcode:	9781442605589

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