Race and Religion Among the Chosen People of Crown Heights

Race and Religion among the Chosen Peoples of Crown Heights is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration into the complex dynamics of Black-Jewish difference in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Crown Heights.

Drawing on two years of ethnographic fieldwork, Henry Goldschmidt sheds light on the everyday realities of collective identities in this diverse community, challenging assumptions about race and religion that shape political conflicts.

By interrogating the limits of categorical thought, Goldschmidt works to create space in American society for radical forms of cultural difference.

This book is a must-read for scholars of religious studies, critical race theory, anthropology, and urban studies, as well as anyone interested in understanding the complexities of race and religion in America.