Background
He is the son of Hebrew College librarian Helen Horowitz Sarna, and biblical scholar Nahum Sarna.
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Jacksonian Jew: The Two Worlds of Mordecai Noah
(Book by Sarna, Jonathan D.)
Book by Sarna, Jonathan D.
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The Jews of Boston (1895-1995 of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston) Hardcover April 14, 1995
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JPS: The Americanization of Jewish Culture 1888-1988 (Philip and Muriel Berman Edition)
(Published to mark the 100th anniversary of The Jewish Pub...)
Published to mark the 100th anniversary of The Jewish Publication Society, Jonathan Sarna’s engaging blend of anecdote and analysis presents the personalities and the controversies, the struggles and the achievements behind a century of publishing by the oldest English-language publisher of Jewish books in the world. Includes black and white photographs and extensive listings of JPS officers and editors, governing boards, and authors, translators, and illustrators, up to 1988.
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Abba Hillel Silver and American Zionism (Paperback) - Common
(These essays investigate Hillel Silver's Zionist politica...)
These essays investigate Hillel Silver's Zionist political leadership, impact on American Judaism, ideological orientation and relations with the leaders of the Palestine Jewish community, World Zionist Organization and the Jewish state.
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Religion and State in the American Jewish Experience
(This text focuses on what it means to be Jewish in Americ...)
This text focuses on what it means to be Jewish in America and the different positions held within the Jewish community on past and present church-state issues - whether Orthodox Jews in the military should wear yarmulkes while in uniform - and if Jewish prisoners have a right to Kosher food.
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American Judaism: A History
( This magisterial work chronicles the 350-year history o...)
This magisterial work chronicles the 350-year history of the Jewish religion in America. Tracing American Judaism from its origins in the colonial era through the present day, Jonathan Sarna explores the ways in which Judaism adapted in this new context. How did American culture—predominantly Protestant and overwhelmingly capitalist—affect Jewish religion and culture? And how did American Jews shape their own communities and faith in the new world? Jonathan Sarna, a preeminent scholar of American Judaism, tells the story of individuals struggling to remain Jewish while also becoming American. He offers a dynamic and timely history of assimilation and revitalization, of faith lost and faith regained. The first comprehensive history of American Judaism in over fifty years, this book is both a celebration of 350 years of Jewish life in America and essential reading for anyone interested in American religion and life.
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- JPS, The Americanization of Jewish Culture, 1888-1988: A Centennial History of the Jewish Publication Society
- American Synagogue History: A Bibliography and State-Of-The-Field Survey by Alexandra Shecket Korros (1988-04-01) (Brand New. In Stock. Will be shipped from US. Excellent C...)
Jonathan Daniel Sarna
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Bachelor of Hebrew Literature with honors, Hebrew College, 1974. Bachelor in Judaic Studies and History summa cum laude with highest honors, Brandeis University, 1975. Master of Arts in History, Yale University, 1976.
Master of Philosophy in History, Yale University, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy in History, Yale University, 1979.
Career
Visiting lecturer Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute Religion, 1979-1980, from assistant professor to associate professor to professor American Jewish History, 1980-1990. Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun professor American Jewish History Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, since 1990. Researcher American-Holy Land Project,1975-1977, consultant, since 1978.
Assistant American history Yale University, 1978. Abstractor, consultant ABC-CLIO, 1981-1992. Director American Jewish Experience Curriculum Project, since 1982, Boston Jewish History Project, 1992-1995, Center for Study American Jewish Experience, 1986-1990, academy advisor, 1981-1984, academy directory, 1984-1986.
Core constituency member Conference on Religion and Life of Nation, Indianapolis, 1983-1985. Visiting assistant professor Judaic studies University Cincinnati, 1983-1984. Visiting associate professor Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1986-1987.
Member graduate fellowship committee Wexner Foundation, 1989-1993. Advisory board Maurice Amado Foundation, 1990-1995. Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun professor American Jewish history Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, since 1990, chairman department, 1992-1995, 98-01, director Hornstein program in Jewish professional leadership, since 2006.
Adjunct committee center for study of North America Jewry, Ben-Gurion University, Israel, since 1991, center for American Jewish history, Temple University, since 1991. Chairman board Hebrew-Judaic Online Network in Jewish Studies. Chair academy advisory and editorial board Jacob-Rader Marcus Center of America Jewish Archives.
Director Gralla Fellowship Program for Journalists in the Jewish Press, Bernard and Rhoda Sarnat Center for study of Anti-Jewishness. Chief historian National Museum American Jewish History, Celebrate 350, The 350th Anniversary of America Jewish Life, 2003-2005. Lecturer in field.
Achievements
Works
book
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JPS: The Americanization of Jewish Culture 1888-1988 (Philip and Muriel Berman Edition)
(Published to mark the 100th anniversary of The Jewish Pub...)
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Religion and State in the American Jewish Experience
(This text focuses on what it means to be Jewish in Americ...)
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Abba Hillel Silver and American Zionism (Paperback) - Common
(These essays investigate Hillel Silver's Zionist politica...)
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American Judaism: A History
( This magisterial work chronicles the 350-year history o...)
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Jacksonian Jew: The Two Worlds of Mordecai Noah
(Book by Sarna, Jonathan D.)
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American Synagogue History: A Bibliography and State-Of-The-Field Survey by Alexandra Shecket Korros (1988-04-01)
(Brand New. In Stock. Will be shipped from US. Excellent C...)
- JPS, The Americanization of Jewish Culture, 1888-1988: A Centennial History of the Jewish Publication Society
- The Jews of Boston (1895-1995 of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston) Hardcover April 14, 1995
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JPS: The Americanization of Jewish Culture 1888-1988 (Philip and Muriel Berman Edition)
Membership
Acting assistant library American Jewish History Society, 1973-1975, chairman academy council, 1992-1995. Vice president Cincinnati chapter American Jewish Committee, 1985-1988, board directors, 1982-1984, 88-90. Director Cincinnati Council for Soviet Jews, since 1986, chairman advisory board, 1987-1990.
Leadership council Cincinnati Jewish Federation, 1981-1988, education planning and budgeting committee, 1982-1984, strategic planning committee, 1985-1986. Board directors Congregation B'nai Tzedek, chairman adult Jewish education, 1981-1986. Board directors University Cincinnati Hillel Foundation, 1981-1986, New Jewish High School.
Active American History Association, Canada Jewish History Society. Member American Academy Religion, Association for Jewish Studies, Organization American Historians, American History Association, American Jewish History Society, Phi Beta Kappa.
Connections
Married Ruth Langer; children: Aaron Yehuda, Leah Livia.
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American Jewish
Education
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Brandeis University , Bachelor of Arts Judaic Studies and History summa cum laude with highest honors -
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Awards
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Recipient Benjamin J. Shevach Memorial prize for distinguished leadership in Jewish education, 2000, Sklare award for a Career of Disting.Rsch., 2002, Saul Viener prize in American Jewish History, 2005, Weinberg Judaic Studies prize, 2005, Akiba award American Jewish Committee, 2005. Hebrew Free Loan Association fellow American Jewish History Society, 1974-1975, Charles Andrew fellow Yale University, 1976-1977, Howard F. Brinton fellow Yale University, 1977-1978, Loewenstein-Wiener fellow American Jewish Archives, 1977, fellow National Foundation for Jewish Culture, 1977-1979, Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture, 1977-1979, 82, 83, Lady Davis Endowment, 1986-1987, 2001, Bernard and Audre Rapoport fellow American Jewish Archives, 1979-1980. PEW endowment grantee, 1991-1994, Lilly Endowment grantee, 1984-1993.Recipient Benjamin J. Shevach Memorial prize for distinguished leadership in Jewish education, 2000, Sklare award for a Career of Disting.Rsch., 2002, Saul Viener prize in American Jewish History, 2005, Weinberg Judaic Studies prize, 2005, Akiba award American Jewish Committee, 2005. Hebrew Free Loan Association fellow American Jewish History Society, 1974-1975, Charles Andrew fellow Yale University, 1976-1977, Howard F. Brinton fellow Yale University, 1977-1978, Loewenstein-Wiener fellow American Jewish Archives, 1977, fellow National Foundation for Jewish Culture, 1977-1979, Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture, 1977-1979, 82, 83, Lady Davis Endowment, 1986-1987, 2001, Bernard and Audre Rapoport fellow American Jewish Archives, 1979-1980. PEW endowment grantee, 1991-1994, Lilly Endowment grantee, 1984-1993.