Description: This volume of Studies in Contemporary Jewry directs its searchlight on the social scientific study of Jewry. Its symposium consists of 11 essays that discuss sources, approaches, and debates in different complementary fields of demography, sociology, economy, and geography. Taken as a group, the essays cover the major areas of Jewish life today in Israel, the United States, Europe, and Latin America.
Review Quotes: "Studies in Contemporary Jewry is the definitive journal in the field of contemporary Jewry. Its consistently high standards, innovative thematic issues, and comprehensive coverage of recent scholarship make it required reading for anyone interested in the past century of Jewish life." --Jonathan D. Sarna, Brandeis University and National Museum of American Jewish History
"For close to three decades, Studies in Contemporary Jewry has published path-breaking research that has shifted the directions of scholarship. Its thematic volumes tackle tough questions, identify emerging areas of research, and challenge established assumptions. The mix of special articles, thoughtful review essays, and brief discussions of recent books consistently makes each annual volume a valuable resource and academic delight." --Deborah Dash Moore, University of Michigan"The flourishing interdisciplinary approaches of Jewish studies have long had a stimulating home in the pages of Studies in Contemporary Jewry, a journal that presents superb articles written by an international array of the best scholars in the field. It has been my great pleasure and honor to publish in its pages over the years."--Susannah Heschel, Dartmouth College