Yiddish and the Creation of Soviet Jewish Culture: 1918-1930
"...enlightening and...enjoyable."  American Historical Review"...an important contribution...moves beyond many of the stereotypically conventional ways historians have portrayed Soviet Jewish intellectuals in the past...well-documented study."  Mark L. von Hagen, Columbia University"Shneer's masterful account of Soviet nationalities policy and Yiddish language politics sets the stage for his discussion of how activists like Esther Frumkina, Moshe Litvakov, and Semen Dimanshteyn promoted Yiddish as Soviet policy."   Russian Review, Sean Martin, Cleveland, Ohio"[an] astute and comprehensive study" Journal of Modern History Abraham Brumberg, Chevy Chase, Marlyand"This book is a welcome addition to the literature on Jews in eastern Europe.  It will appeal to readers in the fields of Russian, Jewish and cultural studies.  It could also interest people delving into the cultural aspects of the Jewish past." - Allan Laine Kagedan, Carleton University