A Shtetl with a yeshiva: the case of Volozhin
TitoloA Shtetl with a yeshiva: the case of Volozhin
Autore
Call number947.004924/0023
Numero oggetto02344B
Luogo di pubblicazioneNew York, New York, United States
EditoreNew York University Press
Anno di pubblicazione
2007
Paginazionepp39-52
MaterialeArticle
SerieElie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies series
ISBN9780814748015
NotesArticle from the book 'The shtetl: new evaluations' pp39-52
Descrizione
Examines the tensions between shtetl Jews of Volozhin and the outside students who came to study at this elite yeshiva. It differed from previous yeshivas in that it enjoyed financial independence, and the students regarded the shtetl Jews with arrogance and condescension.