Convergent Aims: The revival of Jewish Studies in St. Petersburg and the search for Russia’s “unaffiliated Jews”

摘要: Twentieth-century events in Russia and Eastern Europe resulted complex definitions of Jewish identity communal relations. When the Soviet Union disbanded, foreign agencies pushed funds resources to rebuild communities institutions. One avenues for this funding is creation support academic research centers responsible training students scholars. Organizations interested Russia’s “unaffiliated Jews” revival Studies form unique partnerships that bridge public arenas. Reclaiming Jews who do not identify with Judaism or culture (unaffiliated Jews) a significant goal some United States Israel. An examination mission statements by these philanthropic reveals narrow “Jews” ignore major contributions from scholars focused on understanding diverse population disparate self-understandings.