The Annual Record of Jewish Civilization

The American Synagogue: a house of boredom, worship, or what?

The American Jewish Year Book 2005 tackles this provocative question.

In a probing special article, Jack Wertheimer, historian and provost of the Jewish Theological Society, examines the evolving role of the synagogue and surveys attempts to redefine the institution for the next generation. 

His conclusions are particularly relevant during the 350^th year of American Jewish life in North America.  Three other articles—on national affairs, anti-Semitism, and Jewish communal affairs—further document the state of American Jewry on this anniversary.

As well, the Year Book includes these annual features: an interpretive record of Jewish life in 26 countries; Jewish population figures for almost 100 countries; directories detailing more than 500 Jewish organizations; obituaries of accomplished Jews who died during 2004; and Jewish calendars through 2009. 

Now in its 105^th year, the American Jewish Year Book remains the definitive source for information and analysis about the American Jewish community, Jewish demography, Jewish history, and Jewish life worldwide. It is indispensable to scholars, rabbis, librarians, and Jewish communal workers, and belongs on the bookshelf of everyone concerned with the Jewish past—and future.

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