Review of The New Jew in Film in Studies in Contemporary Jewry

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Review of The New Jew in Film by Aharon Feuerstein, The Hebrew University: "The New Jew in Film: Exploring Jewishness and Judaism in Contemporary Cinema is an expression of the relatively new and growing interest in the way cinema presents Jews, Judaism, and Jewishness. What is unique about this book is its breadth—unlike many books on the subject, it does not limit itself to any niche or narrow issue but rather references more than 300 films from every existing genre. Its emphasis is on cinema
worldwide from the last two decades (excluding, however, the Israeli film industry)... The New Jew in Film makes a real contribution to that discussion [of discussing the Jewish image in cinema]. with its clear and challenging arguments, its genre-crossing analysis, and its numerous detailed examples that provide a springboard for further research." (pp. 298-299.)
2015

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