The Jews of Ukraine

Jewish Quarterly 251

Jonathan Pearlman

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Black Inc
09 February 2023

History; Society & culture: general

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As war devastates Eastern Europe, the Jews of Ukraine - who have played pivotal roles in modern Jewish culture and Ukrainian political life - face an uncertain future.

This issue of The Jewish Quarterly explores the rich, tragic, tumultuous history of the Jews of Ukraine, who have played a pivotal role in modern religious, cultural and intellectual Jewish life. Ukraine has been the site of some of the darkest moments in Jewish history, yet its Jews were central to the foundation of the Hasidic and Zionist movements and to the advancement of Hebrew and Yiddish literature, as well as to the evolution of modern-day Ukraine.

In a probing essay, Vladislav Davidzon, who has been observing and writing about Ukrainian Jewish life for more than a decade, explores the turbulent history and uncertain future of a community whose fate has often had repercussions for the world beyond.

The issue also includes an essay by David Herman on the first seventy years of The Jewish Quarterly, a feature by Tali Lavi on the unusual Yiddish renaissance unfolding in Australia's second-largest city, an account by Harvey Belovski of a life-changing event that shaped the philosophy of Maimonides, and more.

By: Jonathan Pearlman
Imprint: Black Inc
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 149mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 154g
ISBN: 9781760644277
ISBN 10: 1760644277
Publication Date: 09 February 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active