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Over the Top Judaism offers criticism of scores of television episodes and films, mainly between 1980 and 2002, that highlight the beliefs and practices of Judaism, real or perceived. Author Elliot Gertel examines parallels and precedents in both media, and organizes the works topically, concluding with the most promising efforts. Chapters on classic television episodes cite interviews with writers and producers from Gertel's rare oral histories.
Contents
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 From the Sublime to the Ridiculous: Distortion of Jewish Observances: Misdirected Life-Cycle Events; Fractured Festivals; Corrupted Jewish Usages and Beliefs; Misguided Mourning and Afterlife; Constrained Conversion Chapter 4 Outlandish Judaisms for Bizarre Jews: TV's Deconstruction of Judaism: Misplaced Judaism; Misapplied Nostalgia; Misrepresented Practices and Sensibilities; Inverted Hostilities Chapter 5 Glimmers of Sanctity on Big and Small Screen: Admirable and Insightful Production Efforts: Heart and Soul; Redemptive Jewish Observances; Dignified Jewish Life and Identity; Conversion; Positive Hereafter Chapter 6 Index