The Alliance Isra???lite Universelle--an international organization representing a community of over 240,000 Jews--was founded in France in 1860. Its goal was to achieve the intellectual regeneration and social and political elevation of the Jewish people. This book examines the impact of the AIU on Moroccan Jewry. It answers such questions as: How did the AIU establish itself in Morocco's communities? How did it go on to become a power not to be underestimated by either the Moroccan government or the Europeans? And more ...
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The Alliance Isra???lite Universelle--an international organization representing a community of over 240,000 Jews--was founded in France in 1860. Its goal was to achieve the intellectual regeneration and social and political elevation of the Jewish people. This book examines the impact of the AIU on Moroccan Jewry. It answers such questions as: How did the AIU establish itself in Morocco's communities? How did it go on to become a power not to be underestimated by either the Moroccan government or the Europeans? And more importantly, how did the AIU improve the conditions of the Jews in Morocco, creating an important French-speaking urban elite? Also discussed are such topics as Zionism and Jewish-Muslim relations in Morocco.
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Textual photos & tables. Minor rubbing. Light binding corner bumps. VG. xvi, 372 pp, 23x15cm, Series: Publications of the Diaspora Research Institute, Book 45. A removed-label mark to rear cover. Contents: Backround of the Activities of the Alliance Israélite Universelle in Morocco: The Traditional Jewish Society: The Jewish Communities & the Alliance Israélite Universelle between 1862 and 1912: The Political Activities of the Alliance in Morocco before the Protectorate Era; The Alliance & the Struggle for Recognition within Moroccan Jewish Society; The Alliance & Its Socio-Cultural Influence on Moroccan Jewry; The Jewish Communities & the Alliance Israélite Universelle between 1912 and 1956: The Alliance & the Jewish Communities in the Protectorates' Political Arena; Zionism & Assimilation: The Emergence of Zionist Influence in Morocco & the Position of the Alliance; The Alliance & the Social & Cultural Evolution of the Jews, 1912-1956; The Jews & the Muslims: Comparative Aspects of Education and Problems of Social Conflict; The Jewish Communities & the Alliance Israélite Universelle between 1956 and 1962; The Alliance & the Jewish Communities in Independent Morocco.
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Very good. No markings. Binding tight. Modest signs of use and age. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 388 p. Contains: Unspecified. Suny Modern Jewish Literature and Culture. Audience: General/trade.
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Near Fine. 0873956559. Almost Like New.; From the estate of Professor Gerald Bubis.; SIGNED and inscribed to Bubis by Michael M. Laskier.; Tight, clean and crisp. With just a hint of very light shelf wear, otherwise a gently read book in excellent condition. No remainder mark. Not ex-library. Almost Like New.; Professor Gerald (Jerry) Bubis, a longtime professor at Hebrew Union College, was an early-day supporter of Israeli-Palestinian relations, advocating a two-state solution to the conflict.; SUNY Series in Modern Jewish Literature and Culture; 9 X 5.90 X 0.90 inches; 390 pages; Signed by Author.
