| Jewish Life in Omaha and Lincoln: A Photographic History Contributor(s): Pollak, Oliver B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738519278 ISBN-13: 9780738519272 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - History | Jewish - General |
| Dewey: 978.201 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.59" W x 9.23" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Nebraska - Locality - Lincoln, Nebraska - Locality - Omaha, Nebraska - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jewish history and culture is rich in the State of Nebraska. By the early 20th century there was a Jewish presence in over 30 Nebraska towns, some dating back to the 1850s. Today, the great majority of Jews live in Omaha, with a smaller community in the capital city of Lincoln. Synagogues, temples, community centers, and cemeteries mark the landscape. In the pages of Jewish Life in Omaha and Lincoln: A Photographic History, peoples' lives, events, neighborhoods, and institutions that helped shape and transform today's Jewish community are brought to life. This vibrant tapestry is captured in images ranging from a mid-19th century stereopticon to a recent aerial photograph. The over 230 images, culled from the collection of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, focus on immigration patterns that brought Jews into the region, from the opening of the West, to the Holocaust, to the arrival of Soviet Jews. Other images look at the changing face of synagogues and religious practices in the Midlands. Jewish-founded businesses that are mentioned in this book are landmarks in Omaha and throughout the Midwest, from the Nebraska Furniture Mart to Omaha Steaks International. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pollak, Oliver B.: - Oliver B. Pollak has taught history at the University of Nebraska at Omaha since 1974. He co-founded the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society in 1982 and edits Memories of the Jewish Midwest. In addition he is a practicing attorney and has published several books and over 100 scholarly articles. |