A Cultural History of Jews in California

Authors

William F. Deverell, University of Southern California

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Description

The aim of this collection of essays is to stress the cultural aspects of the Jewish experience of coming to, and living in, the Golden State. The contributors explore how the Jews who settled in California helped shape the state's culture and were, in turn, molded by cultural influences that were uniquely Californian. While this volume looks at the Jewish experience in California in general, particular emphasis is placed on Southern California where the Casden Institute, originators of The Jewish Role in American Life series of annual reviews, is based. The collection presents choice snapshots of how life developed and changed for Jews in California as California itself evolved and grew.

ISBN

9781612496641

Publication Date

Winter 12-15-2009

Publisher

Purdue University Press

City

West Lafayette

Keywords

Jewish experience, California, Golden State, settlers, Southern California

Disciplines

Jewish Studies

Comments

Open access publication of this title is supported by Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies.

Recommended Citation

Deverell, William F., "A Cultural History of Jews in California" (2009). The Jewish Role in American Life: An Annual Review. 3.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/casden/3