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National Geographic Jewish Heritage Travel: A Guide to Eastern Europe,Used
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Journalist, author, and travel expert Ruth Ellen Gruber presents a new edition of her acclaimed 1992 guide to Jewish heritage sites in Eastern Europe. Widely acknowledged as the best and most comprehensive book of its kind, this is the only Jewish travel guidebook that takes visitors to hundreds of fascinating sites in small villages and remote hamlets as well as major cities.This expanded and updated edition includes new coverage of Austria, Ukraine, and Lithuania in addition to Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and all of the former Yugoslavia, areas that are the ancestral home to the great majority of North American Jews. Gruber provides specific historical and cultural information about these Central and Eastern European nations. Then she journeys across each country, exploring Jewish roots in major cities and small shtetls, describing the vestiges of each Jewish community and offering personal insights and reflections on the various people she meets.Readers will find a wealth of practical travel information throughout, including a language guide, listings of useful local addresses, and uptodate details on sites that have only recently become accessible to visitors. From exploring the massive 16thcentury synagogue in the historic Polish town of Pincrow to strolling among the 12,000 headstones crowded into the old Jewish cemetery in Prague, to meeting resident Jews proudly embracing their ancient culture in Slovenia, this volume takes you on a very special and memorable tour.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'National Geographic Jewish Heritage Travel'? A: This book primarily focuses on Jewish heritage sites across Eastern Europe, providing insights into both major cities and small villages.
- Q: Who is the author of this travel guide? A: The author is Ruth Ellen Gruber, a journalist, author, and travel expert.
- Q: What new regions are covered in the latest edition of the guide? A: The updated edition includes new coverage of Austria, Ukraine, and Lithuania, in addition to existing coverage of Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and the former Yugoslavia.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for first-time travelers to Eastern Europe? A: Yes, it provides practical travel information, including a language guide and useful local addresses, making it suitable for first-time visitors.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on March 20, 2007.
- Q: What unique insights does the author provide in the book? A: Ruth Ellen Gruber shares personal insights and reflections on her experiences with various people she meets while exploring Jewish roots.
- Q: Can this guide help me find lesser-known Jewish sites? A: Yes, the guide takes visitors to hundreds of fascinating sites, including those in small villages and remote hamlets.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for understanding Jewish history in Eastern Europe? A: Absolutely, it includes specific historical and cultural information about Jewish communities across Central and Eastern Europe.