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The Seam Line: Arab Workers and Jewish Managers in the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Drori, Israel, PUBLISHER: Stanford University Press, Many Arab communities in Israel's Galilee region are home to export-oriented textile factories, owned by multinational corporations, whose Jewish managers employ local Arab and Druse women as seamstresses and low-level work supervisors. Based on five years of ethnographic research, this book explores how these managers and workers negotiate the terms and meanings of factory work, integrating work culture with the norms and values of the host towns in order for employment arrangements to succeed. The entrance of industrial corporations into developing areas of the world, particularly in those industries employing primarily women, has generated tension between traditional familial and social roles and the demands of industrial working life. In Israel these tensions are further complicated by the social and political dynamics of Arab-Jewish conflict, as well as the strictly demarcated roles of women and men in traditional Arab society. The resolution of these tensions on the shop floor shapes the social relations of production, the factories' management systems, family life in the industrial towns, and individual status and autonomy. The negotiation involves unequal power relations, manifested in a dual patriarchal structure: the Arab cultural practice of male domination of women as well as the formal management system of the textile concern, which dictates the nature of relationships between Jewish managers and Arab women workers. To meet their business goals, the managers must cooperate with the community that provides their workforce, adapting its norms and appropriating its worldview. The managers are constrained by the strict social rules of Arab and Druse society, and respond by attempting to harness and manipulate local family values to foster personal commitment, furthering production goals through paternal control. The consequence of this paternalism is a workforce that relates to the organization as family, identifies with its goals, and internalizes feelings of loyalty. However, the workforce also uses the plant as the arena for developing self-awareness and enhancing personal independence and status within the family. The seamstresses emerge as active shapers of the organizational culture, forcing the managers to adapt to and comply with their personal needs and perceptions of work.

Jewish Jokes: Gags and Funny Stories in the Great Jewish

You shouldn’t read this book if: you think Yom Kippur is a kind of fish...you see a menorah and ask ‘is that from IKEA?’...you think a minyan is a cartoon character...you think seder is an alcoholic drink made from apples...when somebody asks ‘why is this night different from all other nights’ you reply ‘the clocks go forward?’ You should read this book if you like traditional Jewish gags and funny stories about worried mothers,hen-pecked husbands,argumentative rabbis,yentas and Jewish Princesses! So rea

The Heart and the Fountain: An Anthology of Jewish Mystical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dan, Joseph, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Joseph Dan is one of the world's leading authorities on Jewish mysticism. In this superb anthology, Dan not only presents illuminating excerpts from the most important mystical texts, but also delves into the very meaning of mysticism itself. Dan takes readers through the historical development of Jewish mysticism, from late antiquity to the modern period. He explores the Kabbalah, the esoteric tradition that delves into the secrets delivered by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, the emergence of Hasidism, and much more. He presents the great texts, from Hekhalot Rabbati, "The Greater Book of Divine Palaces," set in the temple in Jerusalem; to the apocalyptic vision of Abraham Abulafia in the thirteenth century; to the Zohar, perhaps the best-known volume of all. For each piece, he offers an extended introduction that deftly places the work in the context of its time and its antecedents. "Mysticism is that which cannot be expressed in words, period," Dan writes. In this remarkable volume, he guides us through that seemingly impenetrable barrier to show how the inexpressible has been expressed in some of the most profound and challenging writing in existence.

Jewish and Islamic Philosophy: Crosspollinations in the

The Rhetoric of Midwifery offers new insights into understanding these questions within the context of our present-day medical system.As a point of departure,Mary M. Lay analyzes the public discussion over non-academically trained-or direct-entry-midwives within Minnesota. From ,that state held public hearings about the possible licensing of traditional midwives. Lay focuses on these debates to examine the complex relationships of power,knowledge,and gend

Jewish Mysticism and the Spiritual Life: Classical Texts,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fine, Lawrence / Fishbane, Eitan P. / Rose, Or N., PUBLISHER: Jewish Lights Publishing, Why have so many spiritual seekers turned to the teachings of Jewish mysticism in recent years? What is it about Kabbalah and Hasidism that has so captured the imagination of unprecedented numbers of Jewish and non-Jewish readers and practitioners? In this unique volume, leading scholars and teachers of the Jewish mystical tradition share their favorite textssome available in English for the first time and explore why they think these materials are meaningful and relevant to contemporary life. The rich combination of classical texts and contemporary reflections provides both the newcomer and the seasoned reader with a beautiful array of inspirational and thought-provoking materials for contemplation, discussion and action. Organized thematically, each section of the book focuses on a different dimension of the spiritual life, including prayer and meditation, interpersonal relations, Torah study and ritual observance. This is an invitation to enter into the esoteric worlds of past Jewish thinkers and to engage with today's best interpreters in exploring how these sources might help us in our quest for meaning here and now.

Newly-Qualified Social Workers. A practice guide to the assessed and supported year in employment.

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Newly-Qualified Social Workers. A practice guide to the assessed and supported year in employment.

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Seven Pillars of Jewish Denial: Shekinah, Wagner, and the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chernin, Kim, PUBLISHER: North Atlantic Books, Raised by an activist mother, Kim Chernin was taught that the politics of religion are just that: politics. As her beliefs evolved, she came to understand the necessity of embracing her Jewish heritage while questioning the notion of taking on Jewishness as a role, religion, and qualifying trait, particularly with respect to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The essays in "Seven Pillars of Jewish Denial" set forth a justifiable criticism of Israel. Chernin explores memory, survivor's guilt, and denial as debilitating to Jewish consciousness, which cannot see criticism of Israel as morally feasible in an anti-Semitic world. In her view, creating true peace requires understanding and believing that the lives of other human beings matter more than Jewish ideology.

Making the Bible Modern: Children's Bibles and Jewish

The Bible has played a critical role in the story of Judaism,modernity,and identity. Penny Schine Gold examines the arena of children's education and the role of the Bible in the reshaping of Jewish identity,especially in the United States in the s and s,when a second generation of Eastern European Jews engaged the task of Americanizing Jewish culture,religion,and institutions. Professional Jewish educators based in the Reform movement undertook a multifaceted agenda for the Bible in America:

No Place of Rest: Jewish Literature,Expulsion,and the Memory

When King Philip VI expelled the Jews in ,some men,women,and children were driven from royal France into the neighboring lands of Spain,Provence,Italy,and North Africa. The great expulsion of was arguably one of the most traumatic moments of medieval Jewish history and would prove to be the harbinger of a series of recalls and expulsions,local and general,culminating in King Charles VI's expulsion decree of .Despite the upheavals of the fourteenth century,the literary

The Routledge Atlas of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (Paperback)

The Routledge Atlas of the Arab-Israeli Conflict traces not only the tangled and bitter history of the Arab-Jewish struggle from the early twentieth century to the present,including the death of Yasser Arafat and recent proposals for compromise and co-operation,it also illustrates the current moves towards finding peace,and the efforts to bring the horrors of the fighting to an end through negotiation and agreed boundaries. In 227 maps,the complete history of the conflict is revealed,includ

A History of Egypt: From the Arab Conquest to the Present

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Al-Sayyid Marsot, Afaf Lutfi / Sayyid-Marsot, Afaf Lutfi / Afaf Lutfi, Al-Sayyid Marsot, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Egypt occupies a central position in the Arab world. Its borders between sand and sea have existed for millennia and yet, until , the country was ruled by foreigners. Afaf al-Sayyid Marsot explores the paradoxes of Egypt's history in a new edition of her successful A Short History of Modern Egypt. Charting the years from the Arab conquest, through the age of the Mamluks, Egypt's incorporation into the Ottoman Empire, the liberal experiment in constitutional government in the early twentieth century, followed by the Nasser and Sadat years, the new edition takes the story up to the present day. During the Mubarak era, Egyptians have seen major changes with the rise of globalization and its effects on their economy, the advent of new political parties, the entrenchment of Islamic fundamentalism and the consequent changing attitudes to women. This short history is ideal for students and travelers.

Al-Jazeera: The Inside Story of the Arab News Channel That

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miles, Hugh, PUBLISHER: Grove Press, With more than fifty million viewers, Al-Jazeera is one of the most widely watched news channels in the world. It's also one of the most controversial. Now, journalist Hugh Miles uncovers the true story behind the Arab world's most influential outlet. Financed by one of the wealthiest countries in the world, Al-Jazeera quickly established itself as the premier news channel in the Islamic world by covering events Arabs cared about in ways they had never seen before. However, accusations of ties to Al-Qaeda continue to plague the news channel. Its journalists have been accused of spying for everyone from Mossad to Saddam Hussein, sometimes simultaneously, and a star Al-Jazeera reporter is still awaiting trial in Spain for being an active member and recruiter for a Spanish-based Al-Qaeda cell. With unprecedented access to the news channel's key players, reporters, producers, and financiers, journalist Hugh Miles uncovers the full, behind-the-scenes story of Al-Jazeera's meteoric rise and how its influence is shaping the course of the Arab world. Al-Jazeera us an eye-opening look at a television network that not only covers the news but also makes the news.

The Line Upon a Wind: An Intimate History of the Last and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mostert, Noel, PUBLISHER: Vintage, An Intimate History of the Last and Greatest War Fought at Sea Under Sail: . Following his acclaimed Frontiers, Noel Mostert's new book chronicles the first true "world war." In February , France declared war on Britain and Holland. The Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars that raged for the next twenty-two years saw European powers manoeuvering for mercantile and political advantage in a complex and ever-changing web of alliances and coalitions. By , the world was a different place; age-old certainties were shattered, established dynasties and kingdoms overthrown, the United States emerged as a world power, and a new age was dawning. This was to be the longest, hardest and cruelest war ever fought at sea, on a scale comparable only with the Second World War. Methods of battle under sail, little changed for centuries, would be forced to adapt at an unprecedented pace that brought with it the fearsome power of rockets, torpedoes and submarines. The Line Upon a Wind is also the story of the daily lives of the sailors on board the fighting ships, the blood and guts ferocity of engagement in an age of gentility, the struggle of ships' surgeons to repair broken bodies and the daily struggle to keep the men fed and free of disease. It is a story of ordinary men and extraordinary bravery. The Great War, as it was known to contemporaries, spanned generations and continents. Noel Mostert has achieved a work of unparalleled research, rousing descriptions and illuminating analysis -- maritime history at its very best. "From the Hardcover edition." Buy Now

Two Jewish prayer books and the book of Exodus - 3 items

Amsterdam, Salomon Props,in great condition especially for an old book, See pics - All books complete with no pages torn or damaged, no foxing etc. Props was a famous Jewish printer, who's books are difficult to find, he used thick paper and nice Hebrew letters. See photos.One small tear on first page and three pages bound wrongly (probably by a binder later not by the printer), you can see them on the photos, but still a great and rare book. A thin see trough paper was put so the binding stays. The Family Props where from a priestly family, this you see by the hands printed on the front pages of majority of their books. pages 18cm on 11cm (this goes for the whole book)2: 38 pages3: 98 pagesThe dates are in Hebrew letters Aleph is one Resh is 200 etc. Today we are in Hebrew year .Shipping by DPD or post with tracking number. Read More

Foundations of the International Legal Rights of the Jewish

It is no secret that the debate over the nation of Israel’s claim to the city of Jerusalem has caused great controversy. While many who support the rights of the Jewish people present compelling emotional appeals,most fail to substantiate their arguments with hard evidence. To truly defend Israel on the political front will require more than emotional outcry; we must explore the legal and historical facts surrounding this conflict in order to preserve the rights of the Jewish people. Dr. Cynthi

Encyclopedia of the Jewish Diaspora - The Jews of Bessarabia

Encyclopedia of the Jewish Diaspora - The Jews of Bessarabia - Jerusalem,Encyclopedia of the Diaspora, pages - Hardcover- 22.5 x 30 x 3 cmCondition:very good In Hebrew Large format book, including many photographs, comprehensive information on the personalities, characters, events, and more. Read More

Hot Coal, Cold Steel: Russian and Ukrainian Workers from the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crowley, Stephen, PUBLISHER: University of Michigan Press, Well after the disintegration of the Communist Party and the Soviet state--and through several years of economic collapse--industrial workers in almost every sector of the former Soviet Union have remained quiescent and the same ineffective and unpopular trade unions still hold a virtual monopoly on worker's representation. Why? While many argue that labor is a central variable in the development of economic and political systems, little is known about workers in the states of the former Soviet Union since the fall of Communism. In a comparative study of two groups of industrial workers--the coal miners and steelworkers--at the end of the Soviet era, Stephen Crowley sheds light on where these workers have been and where they are going. Coal miners in the final years of the Soviet Union effectively organized and led strikes which supported the end of Communism, even though their heavy subsidies would be threatened by capitalism. Steel workers, in contrast, did not effectively organize and strike. This pattern has continued under the new governments, with the coal miners effectively organized and seeking protection from the worst consequences of marketization, while the steel workers remain weakly organized despite deteriorating economic conditions. Based on extensive on-site research including interviews with miners and steelworkers, labor leaders and plant managers, Crowley develops a detailed picture of the conditions under which workers organize. His findings have application beyond the conditions of post-Communist Russia and Ukraine to other societies undergoing fundamental change. This book will be of interest to sociologists and political scientists interested in the roleof labor in transitional societies, the patterns of organization of labor, as well as area specialists. Stephen Crowley is Associate Professor of Political Science, Oberlin College. Buy Now

Online Workstation Assessment Training For The Workers in

Workstation assessment training helps in assessing, identifying and adjusting items in the work environment to reduce and prevent repetitive stress injuries. Under training it is observed that what kind of work you do and what equipment you use and it assess your entire job environment. For more details visit our site: http://www.posturegroup.co.uk/on-site-training/DSE-workstation-assessor-training-course

The Party Line: How the Media Dictates Public Opinion in

The Party Line: How the Media Dictates Public Opinion in Modern China: The first in-depth, authoritative discussion of the role of the press in China and the way the Chinese government uses the media to shape public opinion China's 1.3 billion population may make the country the world's largest, but the vast majority of Chinese share remarkably similar views on these and a wide array of other issues, thanks to the unified message they get from tightly controlled state-run media. Official views are formed at the top in organizations like the Xinhua News Agency and China Central Television and allowed to trickle down to regional and local media, giving the appearance of many voices with a single message that is reinforced at every level. As a result, the Chinese are remarkably like-minded on a wide range of issues both domestic and foreign. Takes readers beyond China's economic miracle to show how the nation's massive state-run media complex not only influences public opinion but creates it Explores an array of issues, from Tibet and Taiwan to the environment and US trade relations, as seen through the lens of the Xinhua News Agency Tells the story of the official Xinhua News Agency along with its history and reporting over the years, as the foundation for telling the story

Welsh C - Top class workers pony in the making

Benbronne Flash Harry 12.2hh 8yr old Welsh C. Will be a top class workers pony. Flash has only started being schooled and jumped this year and has took to it like a duck to water. Jumping is definitely his forte, at just his 2nd show he jumped the novice workers at Cheshire County without touching a pole or bothering about any fillers. He's a very bold, careful jumper who with a few more miles on the clock will be jumping consistent clears round the big tracks. Needs a bit more condition and weight but it is coming on very quickly, he is definitely a next years pony. Gutted I can't compete him in the qualifiers myself next year but I am too big to do him any justice. Will suit a small adult/ teenager or a competent child. More photos/videos available upon request Read More

Water Resources and Hydrometeorology of the Arab Region

Water Resources and Hydrometeorology of the Arab Region: This book gives a unique portrait of the water resources in the Arab region dealing with climate and hydrology. It provides a historical introduction, physiographic features and geological settings of the region and its climate. The book deals with storage of water and impacts of water scarcity on the region's future. There are reviews of topics coupled with case studies, data analyses, discussions and conclusions.

Jewish Resistance Against the Holocaust (Hardcover)

Presents information on Jewish resistence during World War II,discussing the methods of resistance seen in the ghettos,concentration camps,and forests of Europe.

Anish Kapoor's "In the shadow of the tree and the knot of the earth"

This book has been on a bookshelf and the cover shows that, but the images and interleaved materials all in perfect condition. An important work by Kapoor - it would be a perfect Christmas present or a reference work for a practising artist. Ad ID:

The Arab and his mule - Vienna bronze - early 20th century

Vienna bronze - early 20th - The Arab on his mule In good condition Dimensions height 6 cm x 6 cm Read More

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