Jews in New Mexico since World War II / Henry J. Tobias.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tobias, Henry J. (Henry Jack)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jews--New Mexico--History--20th century.

Jews.

Jews--New Mexico--History--21st century.

New Mexico--Ethnic relations.

New Mexico.

Ethnic relations.

Jews--New Mexico--Social conditions.

Jews--New Mexico--Population.

Genre:

History

Physical Description:

xii, 172 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, ©2008.

Summary:

For Jews around the world the defining moments of World War Ii and its aftermath were the Holocaust and the creation of the state of Israel. These seminal events led to an increasingly connected and complex world for Jews, even in once-remote places such as New Mexico. The rapid expansion of organized Jewish activity in New Mexico during the postwar years brought about a heightened sense of consciousness, and the state's small Jewish population witnessed a considerable demographic growth. Building on his earlier work, "A history of the Jews in New Mexico," Henry Tobias incorporates new material and sources in this updated volume. He demonstrates how Jewish awareness in New Mexico following World War II gave rise to significant cultural and political influence, introducing writers, musicians, and such artists as Ira Moskowitz, Arthur Sussman, and Judy Chicago to the state's flourishing art scene. p. [4] of cover.

Contents:

Historical background

Population growth, 1940-2000

Social and economic change

The growth of secular organizations

Congregational growth and religious change

Interfaith activity

Issues

The Jewish presence.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Tobias, Henry Jack. Jews in New Mexico since World War II.

ISBN:

9780826344182

0826344186

OCLC:

185536490