This book contains short descriptions of early childhood Jewish education programs that conform to the definitions of Best Practice found in a "Guide to Best Practice in Early Childhood Jewish Education," which represents the wisdom of experts concerning what constitutes success in this area (provided in Appendix 1 of the book).…

This article describes the experience of a teacher invited to discuss Paul Cowan's "An Orphan in History" at a "Let's Talk About It" book program on the theme, "Being Ethnic, Becoming American: Struggles, Successes, Symbols." This was one of a series of book reading and discussion programs jointly sponsored by the…

This bibliography contains 297 references to a variety of print-format materials about the Shuadit (Judeo-Provencal) culture and language. Included references are written in English, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Latin, Portuguese, Rumanian, Spanish, and Shuadit. Hebrew and Yiddish entries have been translated into English. Section 1 contains…

Examines the treatment of the Jew in German literature. (PP)

In 1939 and 1948, John Kennedy and Robert Kennedy visited the Middle East, both while seniors in college. This article consists of two letters written to their parents from Palestine assessing the problems of their day between Arab and Jew. Questions to stimulate classroom discussion are included. (Author/RM)

A study was conducted to compare the degree of Jewish identity felt by: Soviet immigrants and American Jews. Questionnaire respondents in each group indicated their knowledge of Yiddish and of religious customs. Spoken knowledge of Yiddish was far more common among the Soviet Jews surveyed than among the Americans. Any knowledge of Yiddish by…

A RESOURCE BOOK, PROVIDING AMERICAN HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS WITH APPROPRIATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PAST AND PRESENT OF JEWS IN AMERICA, IS PRESENTED. THE INFORMATION CAN BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH PROGRAMS, UNITS, AND COURSES IN HISTORY AND INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION. THE FIRST SECTION GIVES AN HISTORIC ACCOUNT OF DIFFERENT PERIODS IN…

This paper examines the results of and the response to a seminar in black-Jewish relations which was offered to a group of Jewish youth in a major, urban, conservative synagogue. A pre and post seminar instrument was administered to measure various dimensions of social attitudes, level of socio-cultural and ritual identification with Judaism and…

This study of 45 social studies texts widely used in American junior and senior high schools examines the current treatment of Negroes, Jews, and other minorities. It is stated that, despite past criticism of publishers and authors, "a significant number of texts published today continue to present a principally white, Protestant, Anglo-Saxon view…

Authors explore the contemporary myth that social and cultural traits prevent Jews from becoming alcoholics and report on the problem of alcoholism existing in Israel. They further report on a 1974 treatment project, which dealt with abstention, rehabilitation, integration, and indigenous leadership. Results in work, family, and community were…

Notes that the relationship between Jewish and black intellectuals and artists is, on the one hand, a reflection of the relationship between blacks and whites in America. (Author)

Highlighting the relationship between religion and social change, the article clarifies this relationship by defining the religious and secular factors in the process of Jewish identification. Available from: Unipub, Box 433, Murray Hill Station, New York, N.Y. 10016. (Author/JR)

The hypothesis of this study is that just as the Soviet Jews are "pushed" to leave the USSR because of overt discrimination, some American Jews are "pushed" to leave the United States because of a feeling of uneasiness based upon their relation with the larger society. (Author)

A group of American Jewish college students in the Northeast was interviewed at length in an effort to determine whether the respondents relate to Jewish ethnicity in religious or communal terms. Questions focused on attitudes toward Israel, Zionism, and the Jewish People. (Author/AM)

Examines the impact of fear of crime on the daily behavior of elderly Jews in racially mixed, deteriorating neighborhoods in Boston and London. Results showed the Boston elderly retreated behind locked doors, while the London elderly continued their daily routine. (JAC)