| Description |
1 online resource. |
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text file |
| Series |
The Goldstein-Goren series in American Jewish history
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Goldstein-Goren series in American Jewish history.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What is Hanukkah? -- Modern Maccabees -- Children light up -- Remade in America -- Homegrown heroism -- Forging a common tradition -- Hippies, Hasidim, & havurot. |
| Summary |
In New Orleans, Hanukkah means decorating your door with a menorah made of hominy grits. Latkes in Texas are seasoned with cilantro and cayenne pepper. Children in Cincinnati sing Hanukkah songs and eat oranges and ice cream. While each tradition springs from its own unique set of cultural references, what ties them together is that they all celebrate a holiday that is different in America than it is any place else. For the past two hundred years, American Jews have been transforming the ancient holiday of Hanukkah from a simple occasion into something grand. Each year, as they retell its stor. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Hanukkah -- United States.
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Hanukkah. |
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United States. |
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Judaism -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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Judaism. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
21st century |
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2000-2099 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780814707395 0814707394 (DLC) 2013014009 |
| ISBN |
1479819719 (electronic book) |
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9781479819713 (electronic book) |
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9780814707395 (cl ; alkaline paper) |
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0814707394 (cl ; alkaline paper) |
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