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After the Civil War, sports slowly gained a prominent position within American culture. This development provided Jews with opportunities to participate in one of few American cultures not closed off to them. Jewish athleticism challenged anti-Semitic depictions of supposed physical inferiority while helping to construct American Jewish identity.

Beyond Stereotypes

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    A Paperback by Ari F. Sclar

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      Publisher Purdue University Press
      Published 1/30/2024
      ISBN-13 9781612499109
      978-1612499109
      ISBN-10 1612499104

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      After the Civil War, sports slowly gained a prominent position within American culture. This development provided Jews with opportunities to participate in one of few American cultures not closed off to them. Jewish athleticism challenged anti-Semitic depictions of supposed physical inferiority while helping to construct American Jewish identity.

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