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The Yiddish-Speaking Hitmen’s Union

Eddy Portnoy in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Jan 2021

"The King of Warsaw" by Szczepan Twardoch is a crime novel set in interwar Poland that explores the underworld of Jewish gangsters in Warsaw.

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YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture

Tel Aviv Review · 8 Mar 2019

Dr. Cecile Kuznitz discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture," exploring its evolution from Interwar Poland to Postwar America.

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YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture

Tel Aviv Review · 8 Mar 2019

Dr. Cecile Kuznitz, director of Jewish Studies at Bard College, discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture," exploring its evolution from Interwar Poland to Postwar America.

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Move over, Tony Soprano: Jewish underworld in Interwar Poland

Tel Aviv Review · 12 Dec 2015

Dr. Aviva Tal, a Yiddish literature professor at Bar-Ilan University, delves into the little-known topic of Jewish criminal activities in Interwar Poland, highlighting its significant role in Jewish society during that era.

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YIVO and the making of modern Jewish culture

Tel Aviv Review · 16 Oct 2015

Dr. Cecile Kuznitz, director of Jewish Studies at Bard College, discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture."

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Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 15 Apr 2010

The text explores the role of Sabbath Enforcers, known as Shomrei Shabbos, who historically aimed to protect Shabbat observance, particularly during times when urbanization and modern life posed challenges to traditional observance.