num_pages: 320
description: There is much that ordinary Ukrainians do not know about Jews and that ordinary Jews do not know about Ukrainians. As a result those Jews and Ukrainians who may care about their respective ancestral heritages usually view each other through distorted stereotypes misperceptions and biases. This book sheds new light on highly controversial moments of Ukrainian-Jewish relations and argues that the historical experience in Ukraine not only divided ethnic Ukrainians and Jews but also brought them together.The story of Jews and Ukrainians is presented in an impartial manner through twelve thematic chapters. Among the themes discussed are geography history economic life traditional culture religion language and publications literature and theater architecture and art music the diaspora and contemporary Ukraine. The book's easy-to-read narrative is enhanced by 335 full-color illustrations 29 maps and several text inserts that explain specific phenomena or address controversial issues. Jews and Ukrainians provides a wealth of information for anyone interested in learning more about the fascinating land of Ukraine and two of its most historically significant peoples.
language: English
title: Jews and Ukrainians: A Millennium of Co-Existence
publisher: University of Toronto Press