Carrying a Big Schtick: Jewish Acculturation and Masculinity in the Twentieth Century.

In "Carrying a Big Schtick: Jewish Acculturation and Masculinity in the Twentieth Century," historian Miriam Eve Mora explores the concept of American Jewish masculinity. Mora examines how Jewish men in the 20th century navigated their identity in relation to American culture, traditional Jewish life, and the antisemitic stereotype of feminized Jewish men. The author argues that these men's actions reinforced the perception of Jewish difference and resistance to assimilation in American society. Mora's analysis covers topics such as Jewish participation in the military, Theodor Herzl's views on Jewish masculinity, and the perception of Jewish men as lacking in masculinity by mainstream Americans. While the book may be challenging for general readers due to its academic language, it offers a thought-provoking examination of assimilation and otherness for those familiar with the subject. [Extracted from the article]

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