The Jews of Iowa: A Complete History and Accurate Account of Their Religious, Social, Economical and Educational Progress in This State:

Glazer, Rabbi Simon

ISBN 10: 1330290615 / ISBN 13: 9781330290613

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G1330290615I4N00

Riassunto:

Explore the story of Jewish Iowa and how faith, commerce, and community shaped the American heartland.

This nonfiction work traces the experiences of Jewish settlers and leaders from early peddlers to influential congregations, revealing how they built a lasting presence across the state. The book blends immigrant history, local culture, and the evolution of Iowa’s Jewish communities, including early pioneers, education efforts, and the development of Des Moines and other towns.

• Discover the role of Jewish peddlers and the first Jewish officeholders in Iowa.
• Learn how congregations formed, grew, and helped shape local life.
• See how education and culture advanced within Iowa’s Jewish communities.
• Understand the broader context of Jewish life in the American Midwest.

Ideal for readers of American Jewish history and Iowa heritage, this edition offers a clear view of a unique chapter in the heartland’s story.

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Titolo: The Jews of Iowa: A Complete History and ...
Casa editrice: Forgotten Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2018
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket