Isbn: 9780767916127 - stars of david: prominent jews talk about being jewish (19 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Sixty-two of the most accomplished Jews in America speak intimately--most for the first time--about how they feel about being Jewish. In unusually candid interviews conducted by former 60 Minutes producer Abigail Pogrebin, celebrities ranging from Sarah Jessica Parker to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, from Larry King to Mike Nichols, reveal how resonant, crucial or incidental being Jewish is in their lives. The connections they have to their Jewish heritage range from hours in synagogue to bagels and lox; but every person speaks to the weight and pride of their Jewish history, the burdens and pleasures of observance, the moments they've felt most Jewish (or not). This book of vivid, personal conversations uncovers how being Jewish fits into a public life, and also how the author's evolving religious identity was changed by what she heard. - Dustin Hoffman, Steven Spielberg, Gene Wilder, Joan Rivers, and Leonard Nimoy talk about their startling encounters with anti-Semitism. - Kenneth Cole, Eliot Spitzer, and Ronald Perelman explore the challenges of intermarriage.- Mike Wallace, Richard Dreyfuss, and Ruth Reichl express attitudes toward Israel that vary from unquestioning loyalty to complicated ambivalence. - William Kristol scoffs at the notion that Jewish values are incompatible with Conservative politics.- Alan Dershowitz, raised Orthodox, talks about why he gave up morning prayer. - Shawn Green describes the pressure that comes with being baseball's Jewish star.- Natalie Portman questions the ostentatious bat mitzvahs of her hometown.- Tony Kushner explains how being Jewish prepared him for being gay. - Leon Wieseltier throws down the gauntlet to Jews who haven't taken the trouble to study Judaism. These are just a few key moments from many poignant, often surprising, conversations with public figures whom most of us thought we already knew. When my mother got her nose job, she wanted me to get one, too. She said I would be happier.--Dustin Hoffman It's a heritage to be proud of. And then, too, it's something that you can't escape because the world won't let you; so it's a good thing you can be proud of it. --Ruth Bader Ginsburg My wife Kate Capshaw] chose to do a full conversion before we were married in 1991, and she married me as a Jew. I think that, more than anything else, brought me back to Judaism.--Steven Spielberg As someone who was born in Israel, you're put in a position of defending Israel because you know how much is at stake.--Natalie Portman Jewish introspection and Jewish humor is a way of surviving . . . if you're not handsome and you're not athletic and you're not rich, there's still one last hope with girls, which is being funny.--Mike Nichols I felt not only this enormous pride at being a Jew; I felt this enormous void at not being a better Jew.--Ronald O. Perelman American Jews, like Americans, have a very consumerist attitude toward their identity: they pick and choose the bits of this and that they like.--Leon Wieseltier I thought if I had straight hair and a perfect nose, my whole career would be different.--Sarah Jessica Parker I've always rebelled a little when people say, 'My Jewish values lead me to really care about the poor.' I know some Christians who care about the poor, too.--William Kristol There were many times when I kept silent about being Jewish as I got older, when Jewish jokes were told.--William Shatner 'Jew bastard' was something I heard a lot.--Leonard Nimoy. I always liked shiksas.--Larry King It specifically says in the Torah that you can eat shrimp and bacon in a Chinese restaurant.--Jason Alexander Yom Kippur is something I do alone, with nobody else, because I believe that my relationship with God is mine and mine only.--Diane von Furstenberg.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Sixty-two of the most accomplished Jews in America speak intimately--most for the first time--about how they feel about being Jewish. In unusually candid interviews conducted by former 60 Minutes producer Abigail Pogrebin, celebrities ranging from Sarah Jessica Parker to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, from Larry King to Mike Nichols, reveal how resonant, crucial or incidental being Jewish is in their lives. The connections they have to their Jewish heritage range from hours in synagogue to bagels and lox; but every person speaks to the weight and pride of their Jewish history, the burdens and pleasures of observance, the moments they've felt most Jewish (or not). This book of vivid, personal conversations uncovers how being Jewish fits into a public life, and also how the author's evolving religious identity was changed by what she heard. - Dustin Hoffman, Steven Spielberg, Gene Wilder, Joan Rivers, and Leonard Nimoy talk about their startling encounters with anti-Semitism. - Kenneth Cole, Eliot Spitzer, and Ronald Perelman explore the challenges of intermarriage.- Mike Wallace, Richard Dreyfuss, and Ruth Reichl express attitudes toward Israel that vary from unquestioning loyalty to complicated ambivalence. - William Kristol scoffs at the notion that Jewish values are incompatible with Conservative politics.- Alan Dershowitz, raised Orthodox, talks about why he gave up morning prayer. - Shawn Green describes the pressure that comes with being baseball's Jewish star.- Natalie Portman questions the ostentatious bat mitzvahs of her hometown.- Tony Kushner explains how being Jewish prepared him for being gay. - Leon Wieseltier throws down the gauntlet to Jews who haven't taken the trouble to study Judaism. These are just a few key moments from many poignant, often surprising, conversations with public figures whom most of us thought we already knew. When my mother got her nose job, she wanted me to get one, too. She said I would be happier.--Dustin Hoffman It's a heritage to be proud of. And then, too, it's something that you can't escape because the world won't let you; so it's a good thing you can be proud of it. --Ruth Bader Ginsburg My wife Kate Capshaw] chose to do a full conversion before we were married in 1991, and she married me as a Jew. I think that, more than anything else, brought me back to Judaism.--Steven Spielberg As someone who was born in Israel, you're put in a position of defending Israel because you know how much is at stake.--Natalie Portman Jewish introspection and Jewish humor is a way of surviving . . . if you're not handsome and you're not athletic and you're not rich, there's still one last hope with girls, which is being funny.--Mike Nichols I felt not only this enormous pride at being a Jew; I felt this enormous void at not being a better Jew.--Ronald O. Perelman American Jews, like Americans, have a very consumerist attitude toward their identity: they pick and choose the bits of this and that they like.--Leon Wieseltier I thought if I had straight hair and a perfect nose, my whole career would be different.--Sarah Jessica Parker I've always rebelled a little when people say, 'My Jewish values lead me to really care about the poor.' I know some Christians who care about the poor, too.--William Kristol There were many times when I kept silent about being Jewish as I got older, when Jewish jokes were told.--William Shatner 'Jew bastard' was something I heard a lot.--Leonard Nimoy. I always liked shiksas.--Larry King It specifically says in the Torah that you can eat shrimp and bacon in a Chinese restaurant.--Jason Alexander Yom Kippur is something I do alone, with nobody else, because I believe that my relationship with God is mine and mine only.--Diane von Furstenberg.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Zustand: As New. Like New condition. Like New dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Very good hardcover with DJ. INSCRIBED TO PREVIOUS OWNER AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows light edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. The book is inscribed by Author. Dust jacket condition is Good. This copy is the First Edition of the published work. This copy is the First Printing of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery. signed and inscribed by author.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. The book is signed by Author. Dust jacket condition is Good. This copy is the First Edition of the published work. This copy is the Sixth Printing of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery. signed by author.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, 4th Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Broadway Books, 2005. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new with very light sticker residue on back.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Like New. First Edition. First Edition, Third Printing (Full Number Line). Not price-clipped ($24.95 price intact). Published by Broadway Books, 2005. Octavo. Gray boards over blue boards stamped in gold. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with very light shelf wear. 385 pages. ISBN: 9780767916127. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.…

Zustand: Very Good. Minor scuffs consistent with shelf wear and previous use. Sold by the UK charity Kisharon Langdon; offering opportunities and support for people within the autism and learning disability community.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 400 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: Very Good. WITH INSCRIBED CARD! New York: Broadway Books, 2005. First edition. Sm 4to hardcover. 385pp. B/W photos of authors at head of each essay. Includes card from the author on her letterhead laid in, "Dear Mr. Safire -/ I know you passed on being part of this book, but I'm still a fan and hope you get a chance to peruse some of it. Best regards,/ Abigail." Very good book in very good dust jacket. Jacket shelfworn, with light toning and smudges. Book lightly foxed across top edge with moderate sunning to head of spine. One page creased toward rear. From the library of American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter William Safire. (jewish, judaism, essay, anthology) Inquire if you need further information.…

Zustand: Very Good.