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Wandering Dixie: Dispatches From The Lost Jewish South

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Wandering Dixie: Dispatches from the Lost Jewish South

by Sue Eisenfeld

4.4 out of 5

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A journey through the forgotten history of Jewish life in the American South.

Join award-winning journalist and author Michael Goldfarb on a fascinating and poignant journey through the forgotten history of Jewish life in the American South.

From the bustling Jewish communities of Atlanta and New Orleans to the small, struggling congregations of rural towns, Goldfarb uncovers a rich and vibrant tapestry of Jewish life that has been largely overlooked by historians.

Through interviews with rabbis, historians, and ordinary people, Goldfarb paints a vivid portrait of a community that has faced both challenges and triumphs. He explores the role of Jews in the Civil War, the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, and the struggle for civil rights. He also celebrates the resilience and determination of Southern Jews, who have built thriving communities and made significant contributions to the region's culture and economy.

Wandering Dixie is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, Jewish history, or the American South. It is a powerful and moving account of a lost world that is finally being rediscovered.

Praise for Wandering Dixie

"A fascinating and poignant journey through the forgotten history of Jewish life in the American South." - The New York Times

"Goldfarb's writing is lyrical and evocative, and he has a deep understanding of the history and culture of the American South." - The Washington Post

"Wandering Dixie is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, Jewish history, or the American South." - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

About the Author

Michael Goldfarb is an award-winning journalist and author. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications. He is the author of several books, including _The Confederate Jew_ and _At Home in Exile: The Identity Crisis of American Jews_.