This book tells the dramatic but little-known story of how a group of Americans of all religions worked, often in secret and facing the possibility of arrest, to make sure that after the Holocaust a r
Conversion to Judaism provides information, advice, and support for individuals contemplating conversion to Judaism, as well as those who have converted and the families affected by this decision. Wit
Lawrence Epstein's The Haunted Smile tackles a subject both poignant and delightful: the story of Jewish comedians in America. For the past century and more, American comedy has drawn its strength an
"This work starts with the first Jewish silent films and continues by historical era, focusing on representative and important films. One of the aspects of American Jewish life brought out by the film
Many American folk singers have tried to leave their world a better place by writing songs of social protest. Musicians like Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and Joan Baez sang with
The well-known comedy team of George Burns and Gracie Allen lasted from the days of vaudeville through the early days of TV. This biography traces Burns's 100-year life in entertainment throughout the
Questions and Answers on Conversion to Judaism is a unique, one-volume reference book on joining the Jewish people. Consisting of one hundred of the most commonly asked questions, this practical guide
