A world at war, 1938 -- American Jewry in the late 1930s: a respite for an insecure community -- Conflicting challenges for an America at peace, 1938-1944 -- Without the 'boss': American Jewry's concerns, 1940-1944 -- The Eastern European threat and an end to U.S. isolationism, 1944-1945 -- Divided allegiances: American Jews and Israel, 1944-1950 -- Suburban Jewish cul de sacs, 1950-1960 -- The 1960s and the trials of acceptance for American Jews -- Unending dilemmas: Israelis, Arabs, the world powers and American Jews -- Conclusion alternate history and the realities of American Jewish life.
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