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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Prank Prank Kathryn Lasky A teenage girl strives to escape from her dead-end existence in a tough neighborhood of East Boston and from her violent, quarrelsome family. OL121837W
Historic synagogues of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Historic synagogues of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Julian H. Preisler Featuring nearly 200 b&w images of current and former synagogues and temples in Philadelphia and suburbs as well as Southern New Jersey and Delaware. OL1708122W
Jewish Genealogy Resources Jewish Genealogy Resources Julian H. Preisler Jewish genealogy resources for Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, DC & West Virginia OL17848519W
Where God dwells Where God dwells Steven Fine Explains the history and purpose of synagogues, especially three that were famous archaeological finds in Israel and Syria. OL18266462W
The history and religious heritage of old Cairo The history and religious heritage of old Cairo Gawdat Gabra Just to the south of modern Cairo stands the historic enclave known as Old Cairo, which grew up in and around the Roman fortress of Babylon, and which today hosts a unique collection of monuments tha… OL20954267W
The Ancient Synagogue The Ancient Synagogue Lee I. Levine In his comprehensive history of the synagogue from the Hellenistic period through Late Antiquity, Lee Levine traces the origins and development of this dynamic and revolutionary institution. This rev… OL2742270W
Judaism Judaism Honor Head This title looks at synagogues and what they mean to those who follow Judaism. The religious services that people participate in, signs and symbols important to Jews, festivals and holy places are al… OL28758756W