Americans and the Birth of Israel
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2017
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-1-4422-7122-7 (ISBN)
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-1-4422-7122-7 (ISBN)
This book tells the dramatic but little-known story of how a group of Americans of all religions worked, often in secret and facing the possibility of arrest, to make sure that after the Holocaust a refuge for Jews would be born. From raising money to political efforts, these Americans made a decisive difference in the creation of Israel.
Americans and the Birth of Israel tells the dramatic story of how a ragtag group of Americans of all religions worked, often in secret and facing the possibility of arrest and imprisonment, to make sure that after the Holocaust a refuge for Jews would be born. It is a story that is not well-known but deserves to be. The book tells the story of how Americans raised money, gathered munitions, ships, and planes, rescued Holocaust survivors and sneaked them past the British patrols, helped Israel prepare militarily, engaged in dramatic political efforts in Washington and the United Nations to secure Israeli statehood, participated in cultural activities to support the Zionist cause, and in other ways made a decisive difference in allowing Israel to be born. From well-known figures like Golda Meir to little-known individuals, Americans and the Birth of Israel brings these compelling stories to light and explores the complex relationship between the United States and Israel historically and today.
Americans and the Birth of Israel tells the dramatic story of how a ragtag group of Americans of all religions worked, often in secret and facing the possibility of arrest and imprisonment, to make sure that after the Holocaust a refuge for Jews would be born. It is a story that is not well-known but deserves to be. The book tells the story of how Americans raised money, gathered munitions, ships, and planes, rescued Holocaust survivors and sneaked them past the British patrols, helped Israel prepare militarily, engaged in dramatic political efforts in Washington and the United Nations to secure Israeli statehood, participated in cultural activities to support the Zionist cause, and in other ways made a decisive difference in allowing Israel to be born. From well-known figures like Golda Meir to little-known individuals, Americans and the Birth of Israel brings these compelling stories to light and explores the complex relationship between the United States and Israel historically and today.
Lawrence J. Epstein is professor emeritus at Suffolk County Community College, where he taught courses on Jewish thought and culture. He served as Adviser on the Middle East for two members of the United States Congress. He is the author of numerous books, including The Basic Beliefs of Judaism, Converts to Judaism, and The Dream of Zion.
Acknowledgments
Major Characters
Introduction
Chapter One: The Secret Meeting
Chapter Two: The United Nations and the White House: The Vote for Partition
Chapter Three: Organizing for Action
Chapter Four: Planes and Ships and Weapons
Chapter Five: The Irgun’s Way
Chapter Six: From Survivors to Immigrants
Conclusion: The Lessons for America and Israel
Chronology
References
Index
Erscheinungsdatum | 13.04.2017 |
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Verlagsort | Lanham, MD |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 158 x 237 mm |
Gewicht | 431 g |
Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte |
Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Religionsgeschichte | |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Judentum | |
ISBN-10 | 1-4422-7122-1 / 1442271221 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4422-7122-7 / 9781442271227 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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