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Exploring the contrasting backgrounds of her parents, the narrative delves into their unique Jewish traditions brought from Europe during World War I and their divergent paths in America during World War II. Her father’s role as a publisher and her mother’s activism highlight the influence of their religious attitudes on the author’s identity. This personal journey reflects the complexities of being a Jewish woman and a scholar of religion, shaped by her parents' experiences and beliefs.
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The Donigers of Great Neck: A Mythologized Memoir, Wendy Doniger
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Donigers of Great Neck: A Mythologized Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wendy Doniger
- Publisher
- Brandeis University Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 184
- ISBN13
- 9781512603521
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Exploring the contrasting backgrounds of her parents, the narrative delves into their unique Jewish traditions brought from Europe during World War I and their divergent paths in America during World War II. Her father’s role as a publisher and her mother’s activism highlight the influence of their religious attitudes on the author’s identity. This personal journey reflects the complexities of being a Jewish woman and a scholar of religion, shaped by her parents' experiences and beliefs.