Lithuanian Jewish Culture

by Dovid Katz

This is a reprint, with minor updates, of a book first published in 2004. Although born in New York City (1956), Katz has lived since 1999, in Vilnius, Lithuania, chairing the Yiddish language, literature, and culture program at Vilnius University. He has lovingly prepared a history and cultural study that is far-reaching and scholarly, yet accessible to general readers. Coverage begins with the ancient heritage and encompasses historical events and cultural themes through to modern times. Final chapters are devoted to prominent Jewish poets, authors, and artists from Lithuania. (Katz himself is the son of one such poet, Menke Katz, 1906-1991.) The book is oversize (9.5x11"), elegantly designed, and produced on coated stock, with color maps (including a large unbound map of Lithuanian's cultural communities and Yiddish dialects) and numerous photos. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

400 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2010