The Jews of Harlem
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Jeffrey S. Gurock Book order
Jeffrey S. Gurock delves deeply into the history of American Jews, focusing specifically on the American Orthodox community. His work examines the variations in Orthodox practice and ritual throughout American Jewish history. He seeks to understand the social and cultural history of this group and its relationships with the broader Jewish community and mainstream American society. His analyses illuminate key aspects of Jewish life in America.
- 2019
- 2017
"Michael Scharf Publication Trust of Yeshiva University Press."
- 2017
The Holocaust Averted: An Alternate History of American Jewry, 1938-1967
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Exploring an alternate history, Jeffrey Gurock envisions the trajectory of American Jewry from 1938 to 1967 had the Holocaust never taken place. He prompts readers to consider the complexities and challenges that could have arisen on the path to acceptance and empowerment for American Jews. Each chapter concludes with a factual summary of actual historical events, enhancing the reader's understanding of the Jewish experience during this pivotal time.