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The YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe is a two-volume English-language reference work published by Yale University Press in 2008 in association with the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. It contains over 1,800 entries covering the history, religion, literature, and daily life of Jewish communities in Eastern Europe from the medieval period through the twentieth century. Contributors include hundreds of scholars from multiple disciplines and countries. An online edition extends the project with regularly updated content and primary-source materials.
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What topics are covered in *The YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe*?
This two-volume reference work contains over 1,800 entries covering the history, religion, literature, and daily life of Jews in Eastern Europe. It provides a comprehensive look at over a thousand years of Jewish civilization in the region.
Who published *The YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe*?
It was published in 2008 by Yale University Press in association with the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The YIVO Institute is the world's leading research center on Eastern European Jewry.
Who wrote the articles for the YIVO Encyclopedia?
The encyclopedia features contributions from hundreds of international scholars and experts in Jewish studies. This collaborative effort ensures that the historical and cultural data is both highly accurate and academically rigorous.
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