Reviews
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Review of East End Jews: Sketches from the London Yiddish Press, edited and translated by Vivi Lachs and Barry Smerin
The well-translated articles make for entertaining, and often moving, reading. But they also serve as an introduction to the social and cultural history of life in the Jewish East End.
Sep 10, 2025
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Review of A Revolution in Type: Gender and the Making of the American Yiddish Press by Ayelet Brinn
Ayelet Brinn’s comprehensive account of the gender dynamics that shaped American Jewish culture during its formative years reminds us that revolutions, especially those that have to do with gender, are never finite or complete. With exquisite prose and nuanced analysis of a wide array of sources, A Revolution in Type offers a timely and forceful contribution to the study of Jewish history, culture, and gender.
Dec 16, 2024