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Yares (religious and Jewish studies, Michigan State Univ.) traces the development of Jewish Sunday schools in the U.S. from just after the American Revolution through the early 20th century. The book emphasizes the role of Jewish women, who were initially volunteer teachers in the nascent synagogue schools of the early 1800s. Later, many were professional public-school teachers, who also served in weekend Jew...Log In or Sign Up to Read More