Jews in Berlin. A Comprehensive History of Jewish Life and Jewish Culture in the German Capital Up To 2013
Finally, a comprehensive book on the history of Jews in Berlin has arrived! Never has there been such a complete overview supported by wonderful illustrations.  Berliner Zeitung, Berlin s largest daily newspaperThis book offers an outstanding and thorough overview of more than seven centuries of Jewish life in Berlin. . . . An indispensible read on Berlin s cultural history.  Portal Kunstgeschichte, online magazine on art and art history --Berliner ZeitungThis book presents centuries of history of Jewish life in Berlin as a  vivid and comprehensive impression of development, illustrated by a  richness of documents, profiles, and images.  Katholische Kirchenzeitung, German Catholic weekly news magazine  --Katholische Kirchenzeitung...this book [has] . . . become a captivating read that promises a wealth of enjoyment, especially for a non-academic public.  taz, die tageszeitung, Berlin s liberal daily newspaper --taz, die tageszeitungJews in Berlin is  thoughtful and thorough history of Jews who called Berlin home over the  course of 750 years, as well as present-day Jewish life in Berlin. Jews  in Berlin traces Jewish influence upon Berlin's culture, literature, and  advancement in the sciences, as well as the severe depression of the  1930's inflamed anti-Semitism, culminating in horrific genocide. Yet  today, immigrant Jews from Russia and Israel are a vibrant part of  modern Berlin, continuing the legacy of Jewish contributions to the  cosmopolitan capital. A handful of photographs and an index round out  this scholarly reference and resource, highly recommended for Judaic  Studies shelves.— The Midwest Book Review