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Review
Models for Left Jewish Politics and Culture? On Benjamin Balthaser's New Cultural History
Balthaser’s book is rich with detail and personal stories, modest, even self-effacing in its presentation, but far-reaching in potential inspiration and implication. I hope the American Jewish left will see itself in the groups that he has ably documented.
Apr 17, 2026