Michael A. Meyer Boeken

Although Jewish participation in German society increased after World War I, Jews did not completely assimilate into that society. In fact, says Michael Brenner in this intriguing book, the Jewish population of Welmar Germany became more aware of its Jewishness and created new forms of German-Jewish culture in literature, music, fine arts, education , and scholarship. Brenner presents the first in-depth study of this culture, drawing a fascinating portrait of people in the midst of redefining themselves. The Weimar Jews chose neither a radical break with the past nor a return to the past but instead dressed Jewish traditions in the garb of modern forms of cultural expression. Brenner describes, for example, how modern translations made classic Jewish texts accessible, Jewish museums displayed ceremonial artifacts in a secular framework, musical arrangements transformed synagogue liturgy for concert audiences, and popular novels recalled aspects of the Jewish past. Brenner's work, while bringing this significant historical period to life, illuminates contemporary and even enhancement of Jewish distinctiveness, combined with the seemingly successful participation of Jews in a secular, non-Jewish society, offer fresh insight into modern questions of Jewish existence, identity, and integration into other cultures.

"This edition is a substantially revised translation of Israel: Traum und Wirklichkeit des Jeudischen Staates by Micahel Brenner, A Verlag C.H. Beck oHG, Munchen 2016"--Title page verso.

Focusing on Jewish historiography, this book delves into the complexities of modern Jewish history and the challenges of periodization. The author examines how modernization shapes Jewish identity, emphasizing the importance of continuity in historical narratives. It explores the impact of German Jews on American Jewish communities and analyzes the European Reform movement's role in liberal Judaism. The concluding essays highlight the reconciliation of reform Judaism and Zionism in the United States, offering insights into their evolving relationship.

This comprehensive work explores modern Jewish historiography, delving into the evolution of Jewish historical writing across Europe, Israel, and North America. Michael Brenner builds on the foundations laid by his mentor, Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi, offering a thorough analysis of both traditional and contemporary narratives. Renowned for his expertise in German-Jewish history, Brenner presents an insightful examination that highlights the complexities and nuances of Jewish history, making it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Focusing on the evolution of the Reform Movement, this book explores its historical development from the late 18th century to the American renewal in the 1970s. It highlights the key ideas, issues, and figures that have influenced modern Jewish identity and practice, providing a thorough and balanced account of how Reform Judaism has adapted to modernization. The narrative captures the complexities of self-understanding within the movement, making it an essential resource for understanding contemporary Jewish life.

Exploring the common dissatisfaction in careers, this book addresses the impact of negative work environments and difficult interpersonal relationships on employee engagement. It highlights how external factors, such as toxic coworkers and challenging bosses, contribute to a lack of enthusiasm and fulfillment at work. The narrative emphasizes the need for a positive workplace culture to enhance job satisfaction and overall happiness.

Originally published in German in 2012, this comprehensive history of Jewish life in postwar Germany provides a systematic account of Jews and Judaism from the Holocaust to the early 21st century by leading experts of modern German-Jewish history. Beginning in the immediate postwar period with a large concentration of Eastern European Holocaust survivors stranded in Germany, the book follows Jews during the relative quiet period of the fifties and early sixties during which the foundations of new Jewish life were laid. Brenner's volume goes on to address the rise of anti-Israel sentiments after the Six-Day War as well as the beginnings of a critical confrontation with Germany's Nazi past in the late sixties and early seventies, noting the relatively small numbers of Jews living in Germany up to the 1990s. The contributors argue that these Jews were a powerful symbolic presence in German society and sent a meaningful signal to the rest of the world that Jewish life was possible again in Germany after the Holocaust. This landmark history presents a comprehensive account of reconstruction of a multifaceted Jewish life in a country that carries the legacy of being at the epicenter of the Holocaust.

This four-volume collective project by a team of leading scholars offers a vivid portrait of Jewish history in German-speaking countries over nearly four centuries. This series is sponsored by the Leo Baeck Institute, established in 1955 in Jerusalem, London, and New York for the purpose of advancing scholarship on the Jews in German-speaking lands.

The book explores the complexities of European defense independence and the American response in a post-Cold War context. It delves into unresolved issues concerning institutional structures, political direction, and resource allocation, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. role in European security arrangements. Brenner emphasizes how the legacy of transatlantic security dependency complicates efforts to rebalance the Euro-American alliance, with U.S. prestige and power influencing perceptions of its allies' ambitions.

From the Publisher: A Short History of the Jews is the story of the Jewish people told in a sweeping and powerful historical narrative. Michael Brenner chronicles the Jewish experience from Biblical times to today, tracing what is at heart a drama of migration and change, yet one that is also deeply rooted in tradition. He surveys the latest scholarly perspectives in Jewish history, making this short history the most learned yet broadly accessible book available on the subject. Brenner takes readers from the mythic wanderings of Moses to the unspeakable atrocities of the Holocaust; from the Babylonian exile to the founding of the modern state of Israel; and from the Sephardic communities under medieval Islam to the shtetls of eastern Europe and the Hasidic enclaves of modern-day Brooklyn. This richly illustrated book is full of fascinating and often personal stories of exodus and return, from that told about Abraham, who brought his newfound faith into the land of Canaan, to that of Holocaust survivor Esther Barkai, who lived on a kibbutz established on a German estate seized from the Nazi Julius Streicher as she awaited resettlement in Israel. Brenner traces the major events, developments, and personalities that have shaped Jewish history down through the centuries, and highlights the important contributions Jews have made to the arts, politics, religion, and science. Breathtaking in scope, A Short History of the Jews is a compelling blend of storytelling and scholarship that brings the history of the Jewish people marvelously to life