Beyond Stereotypes American Jews and Sports in the Twentieth Century

• Other Authors: Sclar, Ari (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Purdue University Press 2014
• Subjects: Religious groups: social & cultural aspects; Social groups: religious groups & communities
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In the decades after the Civil War, sports slowly gained a prominent position within American culture. This development provided Jews with opportunities to participate in one of the few American cultures not closed off to them. Jewish athleticism challenged anti-Semitic depictions of Jews' supp...