Hartford�s Jewish presence dates back to the mid-1600s. The earliest permanent settlers were German Jews; who purchased the first building for use as a synagogue in 1856. With increasing immigration from Eastern Europe; the population soon expanded. Jewish-owned businesses became part of Hartford�s economic life; and numerous civic and social welfare organizations were established. In 1945; many philanthropic groups consolidated to create the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford; which later relocated to West Hartford as the community shifted to the surrounding suburbs. Among the Hartford area�s most accomplished sons and daughters are entertainer Sophie Tucker; producer Norman Lear; comedienne Totie Fields; artist Sol LeWitt; and significant Zionist leaders; such as Samuel Hoffenberg and Abraham Goldstein. The Jewish Community of Hartford highlights some of the people and institutions that have helped to shape this remarkable community.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. rare and excitingBy Elevate DifferenceFigures of Resistance is a collection of essays. including previously unpublished lectures and essays. by the absolutely brilliant. feminist thinker Teresa de Lauretis. The texts in this collection span from the concept of feminist aesthetics (or deaesthetics) in film as well as the notion of the narrative. and lesbianism. This collection is perfect for both those already familiar with de Lauretiss work and those unfamiliar.Patricia White. the editor of the book. has organized de Laurestiss texts beautifully. The collection is broken down into three sections: "Representations" which includes essays on cinema. literature and theory with a focus on self-representation in contrast to the medium; "Readings." in which each text is focusing on a very specific subject for analysis (ranging from a short passage in a novel to a film); and "Epistemologies." which focuses on ways of knowing and formulates figures of feminist consciousness. Also. each section the text is arranged chronologically. which gives the reader a chance to develop their own thoughts along with Teresa de Lauretis.This collection is a rare and exciting opportunity to encapsulate the work of a critic and thinker at the top of her game. Figures of Resistance is a must have for any one with interest in feminist film theory. feminism. film and aestheics.
