Scotland's Jews: A Guide to the History and Community of the Jews in Scotland

Collins, dr Kenneth E.; Borowski, Ephraim; Granat, Leah

ISBN 10: 095590210X / ISBN 13: 9780955902109

Published by Scottish Council of Jewish Communities, unstated, 2008

About this Item

2008. 80pp. Colour and duotone illustrations. "This second edition of Scotland's Jews includes an updated history of the Jews in Scotland and an account of the lively contemporary Jewish community. Amongst the new material in this edition are an overview of the demography of the Community, and an outline of Jewish concerns about health, employment and contemporary antisemitism. There is also a newly written overview of Jewish beliefs and practices, and an imaginative introduction to Jewish customs through an explanatory account of John K Clark's spectacular stained-glass windows, originally created for Queens Park Synagogue, and now housed in Giffnock and Newlands Synagogue." The book is in excellent condition. There are no inscriptions and all contents are tight and clean.

Seller Inventory # ScotSocHist384

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scotland's Jews: A Guide to the History and Community of the Jews in Scotland
• Publisher: Scottish Council of Jewish Communities, unstated
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 095590210X
• ISBN 13: 9780955902109
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: Second Edition
• Condition: Very Good Plus
• Seller catalogs:
  • Scottish
  • Social History/Culture
  • Jewish

About this title

Synopsis

This book provides useful information about Judaism and issues affecting Scotland's Jewish communities and will help reinforce the resolute belief in One Scotland of many cultures and faiths. Includes articles on the Queens Park windows created by John K Clark; Jews in Scotland - the 2001 census and Judaism - a brief account.