The Oxford Handbook of American Jewish History

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The Oxford Handbook of American Jewish History gathers leading scholars to present state-of-the-field essays on topics ranging from immigration and community formation to culture, politics, and religion in American Jewish life.

Edited by Shari Rabin and Michael R. Cohen, the volume aims to synthesize decades of scholarship and highlight new directions for the discipline.

Chapters address methodological issues, key themes, and influential debates that have shaped study of American Jewry.

The handbook functions as both a reference for specialists and an accessible overview for readers new to the field.

It situates American Jewish history within broader social, cultural, and political contexts.

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