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Jewish Comedy Stars

Classic to Cutting Edge

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Jewish Comedy Stars

Classic to Cutting Edge

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

From vaudeville to viral comedy on the web, here are more than 40 short biographies of Jewish comedians who heavily influenced the entertainment industry in the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Sorted chronologically into chapters like "On Stage," "On Air," "On Fire," and "Comedy 2.0," this book profiles Jewish comedians from George Jessel to Sarah Silverman.

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209

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Kar-Ben Publishing ™

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ISBN 10

1512490296

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9781512490299

Plastics

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Plastics

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

An examination of the origin, history, development, and societal impact of the development of plastics"--Provided by publisher.

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150

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Marshall Cavendish

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0761426000

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9780761426004

The Shelter and the Fence

When 982 Holocaust Refugees Found Safe Haven in America

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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The Shelter and the Fence

When 982 Holocaust Refugees Found Safe Haven in America

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

This chapter in World War II history is a well-kept secret. Make this title a first choice." —School Library Journal STARRED review The story of Holocaust refugees who found shelter in the United States—with unique parallels to today's stories of asylum seekers. In 1944, at the height of World War II, 982 European refugees found a temporary haven at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York. They were men, women, and children who had spent frightening years one step ahead of Nazi pursuers and death. They spoke nineteen different languages, and, while most of the refugees were Jewish, a number were Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Protestant Christians. From the time they arrived at the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter on August 5 they began re-creating their lives and embarked on the road to becoming American citizens. In the history of World War II and the Holocaust, this "token" save by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the War Refugee Board was too little and too late for millions. But for those few who reached Oswego it was life changing. The Shelter and the Fence tells their stories.

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142

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Chicago Review Press

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1641603860

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9781641603867

Schools of Hope

How Julius Rosenwald Helped Change African American Education

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Schools of Hope

How Julius Rosenwald Helped Change African American Education

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

When Booker T. Washington, the famed African American educator, asked Julius Rosenwald, the wealthy president of Sears, Roebuck and Company and noted philanthropist, to help him build well-designed and fully equipped schools for black children, the face of education in the South changed for the better. It was the early 1900s, a time of discrimination, racial segregation, and inadequate education for African Americans. Rosenwald created a special fund that in just twenty years built more than 5,300 schools attended by 600,000 black students. In this inspiring story, noted nonfiction writer Norman H. Finkelstein spotlights one man's legacy and the power of community action. Includes quotations, a detailed bibliography, and index.

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Astra Publishing House

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1590788419

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9781590788417

The Capture of Black Bart

Gentleman Bandit of the Old West

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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The Capture of Black Bart

Gentleman Bandit of the Old West

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

Black Bart was not the Old West's only stagecoach robber, but he was the most famous. To many people, he was a folk hero: a robber who didn't threaten or harm passengers. He was a bandit with a sense of humor who wrote poetry. In robbing at least 28 Wells Fargo stagecoaches across Northern California between 1875 and 1883, he never fired a shot or injured anyone. His gun, it turned out, was never loaded. Newspaper stories about the poet robber's exploits and about Jim Hume, the unyielding chief detective of Wells Fargo, became popular reading throughout the West. Black Bart seemed to enjoy the chase. During one robbery the driver told him, "They'll catch you one of these days." Bart answered, "Perhaps, but in the meantime, give my regards to J. B. Hume, will you?" For eight years, each new robbery—and each new story—made Hume even more determined to track him down.

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112

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Chicago Review Press

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1613739982

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9781613739983

Heeding the Call

Jewish Voices in America's Civil Rights Struggle

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Heeding the Call

Jewish Voices in America's Civil Rights Struggle

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

Discusses the involvement of Jews in the African American struggle for civil rights in the United States, from the first settlers up to the 1990s.

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236

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Jewish Publication Society

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0827605900

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9780827605909

American Jewish History

A JPS Guide

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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American Jewish History

A JPS Guide

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

This JPS Guide chronicles the extraordinary history of American Jewry. Finkelstein tells the dramatic 350-year story of the people and events that shaped the lives of today's American Jews. Divided into six time periods, American Jewish History describes Jewish life from the time of the early settlers, to the period of massive immigration that flooded the cities, to the incredible growth of Jews in positions of influence in business, politics, and the arts. This is a story of a people who affected not only the lives of Jews in the U.S. today, but also the course of American history itself. There are over 70 black and white photographs, maps, and charts and more than 120 feature boxes and biographies throughout, as well as timelines, notes, a bibliography, and index. Finkelstein has made the saga of American Jewry much more than a compilation of historical facts. This is wonderfully stimulating journey--a worthwhile adventure for readers of all ages.

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222

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Jewish Publication Society

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0827609752

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9780827609754

Forged in Freedom

Shaping the Jewish-American Experience

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Forged in Freedom

Shaping the Jewish-American Experience

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

A history in words and photographs of the growth of the Jewish community in the United States and its contributions to American culture, politics, and economics in the twentieth century.

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228

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Jewish Publication Society

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0827607482

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9780827607484

Union Made

Labor Leader Samuel Gompers and His Fight for Workers' Rights

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Union Made

Labor Leader Samuel Gompers and His Fight for Workers' Rights

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

Unsung hero Samuel Gompers worked tirelessly to ensure that no American worker would go unheard or overlooked, dedicating his life to fighting for their rights. This comprehensive middle-grade biography provides an in-depth look at Gompers, the founding father of the American Federation of Labor. Born in England, Samuel Gompers grew up watching his father roll cigars, and at 10 years old, started rolling them himself. After immigrating to the United States, Gompers soon discovered his vocation to fight for the American laborer in his personal work experience. His charismatic, outspoken personality soon landed him the role of speaking on behalf of his fellow workers. His participation in various unsuccessful unions and other failed ventures to enact labor changes led to his creation of the American Federation of Labor. Faced with strikes that turned violent, opposition from the government, and lies perpetrated by anti-unionizers, Gompers persevered, and lived to see various measures enacted to ensure safe work environments, workers' compensation, and other basic laborer rights.

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113

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Boyds Mills Press

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1684376262

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9781684376261

Amazing Abe

How Abraham Cahan's Newspaper Gave a Voice to Jewish Immigrants

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Amazing Abe

How Abraham Cahan's Newspaper Gave a Voice to Jewish Immigrants

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

A loving tribute to a towering figure in Jewish American history from two award-winning creators. Two-time National Jewish Book Award winner Norman H. Finkelstein and Sydney Taylor Award winner Vesper Stamper have teamed up to tell the story of Abraham Cahan, the founder and longtime editor of the Yiddish language newspaper the Forverts (the Forward), which, in its heyday, was one of the largest newspapers in the United States. As the saying went: "What's a home without the Forverts?" From explaining voting rights to the importance of public health measures to everyday questions like how to play baseball, Cahan improved the lives of countless newly arrived Jewish immigrants who wanted to feel at home in a new, strange land. He also published celebrated writers such as Isaac Bashevis Singer and created the iconic advice column the Bintel Brief for homesick readers. Back matter includes a bibliography, a time line, more info on Cahan's life and the Yiddish language, and a note on the author's personal connection to the Forverts.

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Holiday House

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0823457729

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9780823457724

Friends Indeed

The Special Relationship of Israel and the United States

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Friends Indeed

The Special Relationship of Israel and the United States

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

Explores United States-Israeli relations since the founding of Israel in 1948 within the context of ongoing strife and attempts at peace in the Middle East, the political climate in the U.S., and the opinions of the Jewish community.

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180

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Twenty-First Century Books

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0761301143

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9780761301141

Ariel Sharon

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Ariel Sharon

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

Looks at the life of Ariel Sharon from his time as a soldier through his work as a politician and prime minister of Israel.

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Twenty-First Century Books

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0822523701

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9780822523703

The Emperor General

A Biography of Douglas MacArthur

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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The Emperor General

A Biography of Douglas MacArthur

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

Covers the life and career of the U.S. Army five-star general from his early life in various military outposts to a career in two World Wars.

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0875183964

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9780875183961

Saying No to Hate

Overcoming Antisemitism in America

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Saying No to Hate

Overcoming Antisemitism in America

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

Saying No to Hate grounds readers in the history of antisemitism in America, emphasizing the strategies Jews have used to address threats and thereby preparing us to recognize, understand, and confront hatred today.

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320

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U of Nebraska Press

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082761523X

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9780827615236

Amazing Abe

How Abraham Cahan's Newspaper Gave a Voice to Jewish Immigrants

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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How Abraham Cahan's Newspaper Gave a Voice to Jewish Immigrants

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Holiday House

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082345164X

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Union Made

Labor Leader Samuel Gompers and His Fight for Workers' Rights

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Union Made

Labor Leader Samuel Gompers and His Fight for Workers' Rights

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Astra Publishing House

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1629796387

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9781629796383

Schools of Hope

How Julius Rosenwald Helped Change African American Education

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Schools of Hope

How Julius Rosenwald Helped Change African American Education

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Boyds Mills Press

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1629792136

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Jewish Comedy Stars

Classic to Cutting Edge

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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Jewish Comedy Stars

Classic to Cutting Edge

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

Profiles Jewish comedians, from Fanny Brice and Jerry Lewis to Sarah Silverman and Jon Stewart.

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100

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Kar-Ben Publishing

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0822599422

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9780822599425

American Jewish History

A JPS Guide

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

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American Jewish History

A JPS Guide

By: Norman H. Finkelstein

A concise and colorful history of the Jewish people in the United States describes Jewish life from the time of early settlers, to the period of massive immigration to the cities, to the incredible growth of Jews in positions of influence in business, politics, and the arts. Original.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0827608101

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9780827608108

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