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HASIDIC PEOPLE: A PLACE IN THE NEW WORLD
by Mintz, Jerome R
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 0674381157
- ISBN 13
- 9780674381155
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Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 1992. Hardcover. 8vo. 434 pages. Map. First edition. SUBJECT (S) : Hasidim - New York (state) - New York - social life and customs; Hasidism - history; Satmar Hasidim; New York (N. Y. ) -- social life and customs; New York (N. Y. ) -- ethnic relations. CONTENTS: The dynasty of Reb Dov Ber: from Mezritch to East Broadway; The M'lochim; Satmar in America; Lubavitch; Satmar, M'lochim, Lubavitch: the struggles between the courts; Families; Boyan and Kapitshinitz: the sons of the Rebbes; The declining years of the Satmar Rebbe; Lubavitch; redeeming fellow Jews; Borough Park; Two courts in Borough Park: Bobov and Stolin; The succession in Satmar; Politics and race in Crown Heights; Satmar and Lubavitch in conflict; The struggles between the courts continue; Family problems; Before the Supreme Court; New Square: shtetl and suburb; Satmar's Kiryas Joel; Family problems: views of the therapists; Political change in Crown heights; The housing labyrinth in Williamsburg; A new Boyaner Rebbe is named; Lubavitch: days of trial, days of celebration; Satmar: litigation and leaflets; Kiryas Joel: in court and out; Rumor and riot in Crown Heights; Lubavitch: the messiah issue. ISBN: 0674381157. Has dust jacket with faded spine. Very good condition. (AMR-34-33).
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- Title
- HASIDIC PEOPLE: A PLACE IN THE NEW WORLD
- Author
- Mintz, Jerome R
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0674381157
- ISBN 13
- 9780674381155
- Publisher
- Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge, Ma & London, England
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- Judiaca Jewish, Jewry Judaism, Jews Americana, Usa United States, Religion Religious, Juif Juives, Juden Judisch, Joden Judios, Community History
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