商品簡介
Kaplan presents a travel guide to New York focusing on Jewish culture, comprehensive enough to offer novel visitation spots for residents as well as tourists. A historical introduction lays centuries-old context, beginning with the arrival of twenty-three Brazilian Jews, mostly of Spanish and Portuguese heritage, in New York in the mid-1600s, and giving an overview the population's growth, ethnic shifts, and cultural influence through the major periods of American history. The guide portion is organized by neighborhood, listing museums with Jewish cultural relevance, generally interesting landmarks, synagogues, and restaurants. Entries include a few paragraphs of specific historical background along with practical information such as hours, prices, and phone and website contacts. The last section suggests thematic tour routes to facilitate dropping in on a large number of important sites. Annotation c2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
