David Max Eichhorn / David Max Eichorn
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Joys of Jewish Folklore introduces us to the first American-Jewish aviator, the rope-skipping Jewish Indian, the Bronx Bomber who would not play ball on Yom Kippur, John Browns Jewish soldiers, and hundreds more intriguing characters from the world of contemporary Jewish folklore. David Max Eichhorn, noted American-Jewish historian, recounts the most unusual and interesting episodes of contemporary life in which Jews have played a prominent role. Among the gems of folklore included in this unique treasury are: -JFK and the Hassidic Rebbe -I Remember Jewish Harlem -The East Sides Favorite SportHaggling - The Catskills: Land of Milk and Money -Some of Our Best Synagogues Are Churches -The Pistol-Packing RabbiIn these wonderful vignettes, not only do we meet a variety of fascinating individualssome amusing, some reflective, some soberingbut also learn about their neighborhoods, their business enterprises, their attitudes, their lifestyles. Joys of Jewish Folklore is moving, inspiring, and entertaining. This title, originally published in 1981, is available on-demand only.
