The disappearing history of Chicago’s Jewish past can be found in the religious architecture of its stately synagogues and communal buildings. Whether modest or majestic; wood or stone; the buildings reflected their members’ views on faith and their commitment to the neighborhoods where they lived in a time when individuals and the community were inseparable from their neighborhood synagogues; temples; and shuls. From Chicago’s oldest Jewish congregation; Kehilath Anshe Maariv Temple (Pilgrim Baptist); to Ohave Sholom (St. Basils Greek Orthodox); to Kehilath Anshe Maariv’s last independent building (Operation Push); come and explore Chicago’s forgotten synagogues and communal buildings. Nearly 150 years of Chicago history unfolds in Chicago’s Forgotten Synagogues as the photographs and accompanying stories tell of the synagogues’ past greatness and their present and uncertain future.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. conventional thinkingBy Philip GreenspunThere is no explanation for why a country would want to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on a navy. Given that our $5-10 billion ships seem to be sitting ducks for missile attacks or drone submarines; why not invest in air power instead; for example? Wouldn't it be cheaper to fly AC130 gunships around rather than attack guys in skiffs from $3 billion destroyers (that eventually themselves will be destroyed by collisions with freighters)? Maybe there is a good argument to be made by a sea power expert; but readers won't find it in this book.The author spends a lot of ink stating the obvious; e.g.; "My wife; Laura; is today the 'ship’s sponsor' for a new Navy destroyer; the USS John Finn; named for a Pearl Harbor Medal of Honor recipient; a high honor of which she is justifiably proud."Where is the copy editor to get rid of redundancies such as "a long; seven-month voyage" (as opposed to a short; seven-month voyage?)The book does provide a condensed overview of world history; ocean by ocean. But; again; given the invention of the airplane and the submarine (and drone versions of both) it is unclear why surface navies will continue to be important.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I've recommended it to all I served with in the NavyBy John R. MeredithThis is one of the most "readable" books I have had the opportunity to get into in a very long time. I've recommended it to all I served with in the Navy; via the strongest endorsement I can think of... I bought 5 more to send off. This book knits together many of the events leading up to the various conflicts; rather like Ken Burns does with his skillfully produced documentaries. If I were writing ADM Stavridis' fitrep he would be in hot contention for CNO.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Easy and Pleasant ReadBy Jane C. WebbA pleasant read; not intellectually taxing but a nice way to find out what goes on within the Navy.
