People Walk on Their Heads Moses Weinberger's Jews and Judaism in New York |
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| Author:
| Sarna, Jonathan D. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8419-0731-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1981 |
| Publisher: | Holmes & Meier Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $26.00 |
Book Description:
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In 1880 a young Hungarian rabbi named Moses Weinberger arrived in New York City. Seven years later, he described-and deplored-a world turned upside down, where ""people walk on their heads."" In what has become a classic example of Jewish immigrant protest literature, Weinberger urges American Jews to defend their faith more forthrightly. Jonathan Sarna's translation captures the essence of Weinberger's lively, often bitingly satiric prose; and his introduction provides context for the work.
In 1880 a young Hungarian rabbi named Moses Weinberger arrived in New York City. Seven years later, he described-and deplored-a world turned upside down, where ""people walk on their heads."" In what has become a classic example of Jewish immigrant protest literature, Weinberger urges American Jews to defend their faith more forthrightly. Jonathan Sarna's translation captures the essence of Weinberger's lively, often bitingly satiric prose; and his introduction provides context for the work.