Brandeis series in American Jewish history, culture, and life

Describes Jewish contributions to American culture and whether or not a distinct American Jewish culture exists, and emphasizes the importance of a strong Judaism base to prevent complete assimilation into American culture; including discussion of music, theater, musical theater, race, the Holocaust, and faith.

Collection of more than sixty-five stories, poems, and plays by American Jews of Sephardic descent.

Draws upon interviews with more than 160 individuals--including some who were saved from the Holocaust through adoption by Gentiles--about the experience of learning late in life that they were Jewish.