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Title: not fully assimilated
Review: Roemer takes a look at the Jewish community in Germany of the 19th century. Challenging a common assertion that the community are fully assimilated and largely secular. Instead, he found that due in part to persistent discrimination and exclusion early in that century, many Jews formed parallel associations. This arose in the occupational and social contexts. Plus also educational, as several universities refused to admit Jews.Some of the Jewish organisations were of a strongly religious nature, and looked to a lengthy Jewish history for inspiration and for recruiting members.The book delves into documenting numerous Jewish groups that flourished during these years. Not all religious. Some were quite secular. Their achievements were impressive, reflecting a people that, while not fully assimilated, felt secure and accomplished.
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