Jewish South Florida - Kaplan, Paul
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"A fascinating journey through our past and present, Jewish New York reveals hidden treasures of history and culture in our city and breathes new life into familiar landmarks . . . an essential read for anyone interested in the many valuable contributions that Jews have made and continue to make." --New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver In the second title in his series, author Paul M. Kaplan turns his attention to the Jewish communities of South Florida, a unique amalgamation of recent immigrants and Latin influences. Synagogues, eateries, and museums in Boca Raton, Palm Beach, and…mehr

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"A fascinating journey through our past and present, Jewish New York reveals hidden treasures of history and culture in our city and breathes new life into familiar landmarks . . . an essential read for anyone interested in the many valuable contributions that Jews have made and continue to make." --New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver In the second title in his series, author Paul M. Kaplan turns his attention to the Jewish communities of South Florida, a unique amalgamation of recent immigrants and Latin influences. Synagogues, eateries, and museums in Boca Raton, Palm Beach, and Miami are featured in this fascinating guidebook. Each chapter includes a broad introduction to the district's place in the historic timeline of Jewish immigration. Interviews with historians and curators at South Florida universities and the Jewish Museum of Florida round out the offerings. Kaplan earned a BA in ethics, politics, and economics from Yale College and an MBA from Yale School of Management. He enjoys traveling, having visited six continents. Kaplan's fascination with travel and the history of places led him to pursue writing as an avenue through which to share cultural experiences and universal themes. His published works include business, travel and social history, and biographies.
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With a BA in ethics, politics, and economics from Yale College, an MBA from Yale School of Management, and a certificate in digital marketing from New York University, author Paul M. Kaplan has applied his focus to researching history. He serves on the board of directors for the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy and has been involved with the Yale Writer's Conference. He is a prolific writer with several documentaries in the works and enjoys traveling, having visited six continents. His fascination with travel and the history of places led him to pursue writing as an avenue through which to share experiences and universal themes. Kaplan makes his home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.