Being Jewish in Brazilthe worlds largest Catholic countryis fraught with paradoxes; and living in São Paulo only amplifies these vivid contradictions. The metropolis is home to Jews from over 60 countries of origin; and to the Hebraica; the worlds largest Jewish athletic and social club. Jewish identity is rooted in layered experiences of historical and contemporary dispersal and border crossings. Brazil is famously tolerant of difference but less understanding of longings for elsewhere. Celebrating both Carnival and the High Holidays is but one example of how Jews in São Paulo hold themselves together as a community in the face of the forces of assimilation. Misha Kleins fascinating ethnography reveals the complex intertwining of Jewish and Brazilian life and identity.
#254172 in Books University Press of Florida 1999-08-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.96 x .56 x 5.99l; .62 #File Name: 0813016630184 pages
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A must-read!By Kendal JacksonGreat historical read! Very well done! Weisman is one of Florida's best anthropological archaeologists! A must read for those who want an evidence based history of the Seminole and Miccosukee Indians.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Seminole HistoryBy BETH GOPMANI studied the history of the Seminoles and primarily patchwork quilting. I have read many books and journal articles on this topic and the history of the Seminole Indians.I am a member of the AH-TAH-THIKI museum. I found these many books listed on as excellent resources for writing papers.bethgop@aol.com0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Arend ThibodeauGreat resource.
