The Lives of Jewish Things: Collecting and Curating Material Culture
Edited by Gabrielle Berlinger and Ruth von Bernuth
Raphael Patai Series in Jewish Folklore and Anthropology
Wayne State University Press
In museums, synagogues, antique stores, and personal collections, Jewish objects are gathered, studied, and passed down as material representations of a culture and faith. What defines these items as “Jewish,” and how does an item acquire or lose this characteristic throughout its life? Drawing from material culture studies, folklore studies, and curatorial perspectives, this collection aims to answer these questions and reveal the life histories of Jewish things.
Hardback: 9780814350461
31-Jan-2026 | 334 pages | £80
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