Tag: Postwar America

Jewish summer camp culture, explored in Sandra Fox's book "The Jews of Summer," has historically encouraged romantic relationships among teens to foster Jewish identity and culture.
"I'll Have What She's Having: The Jewish Deli" exhibition at the New-York Historical Society showcases the history and significance of Jewish delis in American culture.
The essay explores the rise and fall of pushcarts in America, particularly in immigrant neighborhoods in the early 20th century.
The festival of Hanukkah has experienced a surge in popularity in its modern iteration, becoming an occasion for gift-giving, family gatherings, and public spectacle.
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.
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.
"Not Our Kind" by Kitty Zeldis, reminiscent of Proust's work, is set in postwar America and follows a recent Jewish graduate who becomes a tutor for a wealthy family while facing anti-Semitism.
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."
Sayyid Qutb, an Egyptian intellectual, went from a liberal nationalist to an Islamist figure, with his radical views detailed in works like "Milestones" while imprisoned.