Abba Hillel Silver and American Zionism

by Mark A. Raider (Editor), Jonathan D. Sarna (Editor), Ronald W. Zweig (Editor)

Overview

The essays collected here investigate Rabbi Silver's Zionist political leadership, his impact on American Judaism, ideological orientation and relations with the leaders of the Palestine Jewish community, World Zionist Organization and the Jewish State.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714643779
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/01/1997
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mark A. Raider (Edited by) , Jonathan D. Sarna (Edited by) , Ronald W. Zweig (Edited by)

Table of Contents

CHOICE - "The volume sheds new light on Silver"s approach to Judaism and to the uniting of the reform and Zionist causes. Thsi is an important book for anyone interested in American Judaism and the emergence of a uniquely American Zionism."



Shofar - "As a chronicle of the life, the work and the ideals which motivated Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver, [this] is a valuable resource. It is also a well written and carefully crafted treatment of one of the most profound, powerful and articulate Jewish leaders of the twentieth century.

Editorial Reviews

Zionist Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver (1893-1963) was an important figure in modern Jewish political history whose singular role in the establishment of the state of Israel has been largely overlooked. This volume contains seven contributions reviewing his ideology and his political strategy. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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