Jewish Life in the Middle Ages is a fascinating and wellknown look at life inthe middle ages for the Jewish community. The author also gives attention tohow the... » 

Jewish Life in the Middle Ages is a fascinating and wellknown look at life inthe middle ages for the Jewish community. The author also gives attention tohow the European movements of the middle ages were affected by Jewishinfluences. Topics addressed include social functions of the synagogue decayof the sermon in the middle ages the origin of the word ghetto familyfeasts and fasts and the ethics of dress. «