Great Jews Boxed Set: Presidents, Entertainment, Moments

by David G. Dalin, Alfred J. Kolatch, Darryl Lyman

The Presidents of the United States & The Jews, Great Jews in Entertainment, and Great Moments in Jewish History packaged in a sturdy blue slipcase suitable for gift-giving.

THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES & THE JEWS
For the first time, an entire work is devoted to the interactions between those who have held the most powerful elective office in the land and the relatively small but politically and socially active Jewish community. This groundbreaking volume presents fascinating biographical information on major Jewish appointees to Cabinet and sub-Cabinet positions, to the Supreme Court, as well as to ambassadorships throughout the world. Black-and-white photos. GREAT JEWS IN ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring over one hundred major portraits and two hundred thumbnail sketches, this glorious tribute to the world of entertainment celebrates such greats as Luther Adler, Lauren Bacall, Lee J. Cobb, Billy Crystal, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Lisa Kudrow, Zero Mostel, Natalie Portman, Adam Sandler, and Ben Stiller. Includes listings of selected recordings and stage, film, and television performances. Black-and-white photos. Large format.

GREAT MOMENTS IN JEWISH HISTORY
Divided into Moments of Courage, Moments of Joy, Moments of Despair, and Moments of Creativity, this stirring work recreates the high points of the Jewish adventure over the millennia. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs.

1072 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2004

About the author

Rabbi David Gil Dalin is a Conservative rabbi, and author and co-author of several books on Jewish history. He is currently a professor of history and political science at Ave Maria University, and was previously associate professor of American Jewish history at the University of Hartford.

Dalin received a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a master's and doctorate from Brandeis University, and his Rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

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