German Jewry and the Allure of the Sephardic
German Jewry and the Allure of the Sephardic

Author: John M. Efron

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2019-05-28

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0691192758

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In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, as German Jews struggled for legal emancipation and social acceptance, they also embarked on a program of cultural renewal, two key dimensions of which were distancing themselves from their fellow Ashkenazim in Poland and giving a special place to the Sephardim of medieval Spain. Where they saw Ashkenazic Jewry as insular and backward, a result of Christian persecution, they depicted the Sephardim as worldly, morally and intellectually superior, and beautiful, products of the tolerant Muslim environment in which they lived. In this elegantly written book, John Efron looks in depth at the special allure Sephardic aesthetics held for German Jewry. Efron examines how German Jews idealized the sound of Sephardic Hebrew and the Sephardim's physical and moral beauty, and shows how the allure of the Sephardic found expression in neo-Moorish synagogue architecture, historical novels, and romanticized depictions of Sephardic history. He argues that the shapers of German-Jewish culture imagined medieval Iberian Jewry as an exemplary Jewish community, bound by tradition yet fully at home in the dominant culture of Muslim Spain. Efron argues that the myth of Sephardic superiority was actually an expression of withering self-critique by German Jews who, by seeking to transform Ashkenazic culture and win the acceptance of German society, hoped to enter their own golden age. Stimulating and provocative, this book demonstrates how the goal of this aesthetic self-refashioning was not assimilation but rather the creation of a new form of German-Jewish identity inspired by Sephardic beauty.

The Great Jewish Cities of Central and Eastern Europe
The Great Jewish Cities of Central and Eastern Europe

Author: Eli Valley

Publisher: Jason Aronson

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13: 9780765760005

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The Great Jewish Cities of Central and Eastern Europe: A Travel Guide and Resource Book to Prague, Warsaw, Cracow, and Budapest is the most comprehensive guidebook covering all aspects of Jewish history and contemporary life in Prague, Warsaw, Cracow, and Budapest. This remarkable book includes detailed histories of the Jews in these cities, walking tours of Jewish districts past and present, intensive descriptions of Jewish sites, fascinating accounts of local Jewish legend and lore, and practical information for Jewish travelers to the region.

The Mini Rough Guide to Budapest (Travel Guide eBook)
The Mini Rough Guide to Budapest (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2023-10-01

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1839059524

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This pocket-sized travel guide to Budapest is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Buda's Castle Hill, the Danube River, Opera House, as well as hidden gems, including the Great Synagogue. Our Budapest guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city. This Budapest travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Budapest covers: Buda's Castle Hill and Old Town; Buda riverside; Obuda; Crossing the Danube; Pest; City outskirts and excursions. In this guide book to Budapest you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Budapest, from cultural explorations in Buda's Old Town, to family activities in child-friendly places, like City Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Hungarian Parliament Building. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS This Budapest travel guide covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Szechenyi Baths, the House of Terror, St. Stephen's Basilica, Margaret Island and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestion. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this guide book to Budapest is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Budapest. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture of Budapest WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps of this travel guide to Budapest will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.

DK Eyewitness Budapest
DK Eyewitness Budapest

Author: DK Eyewitness

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-03-21

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1465496769

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Explore Budapest's busy city streets, walk along the Danube, and find the best places to shop. See history, art, and more in this special city. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Budapest. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Budapest truly shows you this city as no one else can.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Budapest
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Budapest

Author: DK Publishing

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 0756683300

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With beautifully commissioned photographs, and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have been updated to include: expanded hotel& restaurant listings, better maps, enhanced itineraries, and easier-to-read print! Consistently chosen over the competition in national consumer market research. The best keeps getting better!