Sailing with Columbus: The Arrival of Judaism in the Americas

For those readers who are relatively unacquainted with Jewish people, Jewish culture, and Judaic history, this compact book offers a brief overview of the complexities of Judaism in the twenty-first century. Those readers who are familiar with Jewish culture and history may find here a convenient springboard from which to do further research, as facilitated by the enticingly lengthy bibliography.

In this intrepidly written guide, Ilean Baltodano shares what she has learned since she began he...