Imagining Russian Jewry

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Exploring the impact of Russian Jewish heritage on American Jews, the book delves into literature from immigrant narratives to cultural works like Fiddler on the Roof. It contrasts the acculturated life in Odessa with traditional shtetls, revealing a nostalgia for East European Jewry. The author emphasizes the influence of the Holocaust on contemporary scholarship and advocates for a deeper understanding of collective memory. Utilizing a diverse array of sources, the work reflects on the complexities of interpreting the past and the relationships formed through these narratives.