{"title":"David N. Myers","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of David N. Myers, a renowned author celebrated for his contributions to the fields of history and Jewish studies. His expertise and unique perspective offer readers a profound look into the interconnectedness of identity, community, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eAmerican Shtetl\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that delves into the development and dynamics of a Hasidic community in America, providing a fascinating exploration of cultural preservation and adaptation. With intricate narratives and well-researched content, Myers's books invite readers to reflect deeply on cultural histories and their present-day implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are looking to broaden your understanding of Jewish history or explore the broader themes of cultural identity and community life, David N. Myers's works serve as an excellent resource. Ideal for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike, his books are a significant addition to the \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e category, encouraging a thoughtful exploration of historical and cultural legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-shtetl-by-nomi-m-stolzenberg-9780691259291","title":"American Shtetl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling account of how a group of Hasidic Jews established its own local government on American soil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSettled in the mid-1970s by a small contingent of Hasidic families, Kiryas Joel is an American town with few parallels in Jewish history, but many precedents among religious communities in the United States. This book tells the story of how this group of pious, Yiddish-speaking Jews has grown to become a thriving insular enclave and a powerful local government in upstate New York. While rejecting the norms of mainstream American society, Kiryas Joel has been stunningly successful in creating a world apart by using the very instruments of secular political and legal power that it disavows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNomi Stolzenberg and David Myers paint a richly textured portrait of daily life in Kiryas Joel, exploring the community's guiding religious, social, and economic norms. They delve into the roots of Satmar Hasidism and its charismatic founder, Rebbe Joel Teitelbaum, following his journey from nineteenth-century Hungary to post-World War II Brooklyn, where he dreamed of founding an ideal Jewish town modelled on the shtetls of eastern Europe. Stolzenberg and Myers chart the rise of Kiryas Joel as an official municipality with its own elected local government. They show how constant legal and political battles defined and even bolstered the community, whose very success has coincided with the rise of political conservatism and multiculturalism in American society over the past forty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimely and accessible, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Shtetl\u003c\/i\u003e unravels the strands of cultural and legal conflict that gave rise to one of the most vibrant religious communities in America, and reveals a way of life shaped by both self-segregation and unwitting assimilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46867897123052,"sku":"9780691259291","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2580053482434.jpg?v=1759748588"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/david-n-myers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}