Book

After the eagles landed: the Yemenites of Israel

Westview PressBoulder, Colo. • Published In 1989 • Pages:

By: Lewis, Herbert S..

Abstract
This book is a community study of the Yemenite Jewish community living in the Israeli city of Kiryat Eliahu (a pseudonym). Emphasis in this study is on the maintenance of Yemenite ethnicity in Israel, with additional data on their cultural history, immigration to Israel, social life, general activities, values and ideals, and the degree to which they are integrated into Israeli society. Chapter 2, dealing with the Jews of Yemen, has not been indexed for OCM subjects.
Subjects
External migration
Ethos
Cultural identity and pride
Labor and leisure
Rest days and holidays
Ethnic stratification
Regulation of marriage
Nuptials
Inter-ethnic relations
Organized ceremonial
culture
Israelis
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2004
Field Date
1975-1987
Coverage Date
1948-1980s
Coverage Place
Yemenite Jews, Kiryat Eliahu (a pseudonym), Israel
Notes
Herbert S. Lewis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-272)
LCCN
89024877
LCSH
Israelis