The Jewish Identity Project New American Photography Susan Chevlowe, Joanna Lindenbaum, Ilan Stavans

While American Jews are commonly considered a homogeneous ethnic group, the reality today is far more complex. Conversion, adoption, intermarriage and immigration, have transformed the fabric of Jewish communities, as they have the United States as a nation. This fascinating book explores questions of American Jewish identity and how Jews fit today into larger discourses of race, ethnicity and religion. Featuring ten photographic and video projects by emerging and mid-career artists, all commissioned by The Jewish Museum, the book presents a range of provocative discussions of the nature of Jewish identity in 21st-century America. Exhibition schedule: The Jewish Museum, New York, 23 September 2005 to 22 January 2006; Skirball Museum, Los Angeles, dates to be announced.

Susan Chevlowe and Joanna Lindenbaum are independent curators. Ilan Stavans is Lewis-Sebring Professor in Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College.