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German Jews and the Persistence of Jewish Identity in Conversion

Writing the Jewish Self

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The narrative delves into the complexities of Jewish identity within a family navigating its heritage in a post-Holocaust context. Through archival texts and interviews across three generations, it examines the effects of conversion and the struggle to reclaim a lost Jewish identity. The author intertwines personal experiences with scholarly insights, presenting a nuanced cultural history that redefines Jewishness and emphasizes its familial connections. This exploration highlights the transformative power of memory and identity in shaping contemporary understandings of Judaism.

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German Jews and the Persistence of Jewish Identity in Conversion, Angela Kuttner Botelho

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Jaar van publicatie
2021
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Titel
German Jews and the Persistence of Jewish Identity in Conversion
Ondertitel
Writing the Jewish Self
Taal
Engels
Uitgever
De Gruyter
Jaar van publicatie
2021
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
146
ISBN13
9783110737226
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The narrative delves into the complexities of Jewish identity within a family navigating its heritage in a post-Holocaust context. Through archival texts and interviews across three generations, it examines the effects of conversion and the struggle to reclaim a lost Jewish identity. The author intertwines personal experiences with scholarly insights, presenting a nuanced cultural history that redefines Jewishness and emphasizes its familial connections. This exploration highlights the transformative power of memory and identity in shaping contemporary understandings of Judaism.