{"product_id":"eric-mendelsohns-synagogues-in-america","title":"Eric Mendelsohn's Synagogues in America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePhotographer Michael Palmer has captured the beauty of Eric Mendelsohn's four built synagogues in a book accompanied by an insightful contextual essay by Ita Heinze-Greenberg. These buildings were a response to the post-war and post-Holocaust climate and became the benchmark of modern American synagogue architecture. Mendelsohn's design of sacred space added a new dimension to his work, reflecting his commitment to Jewish identity and his desire to integrate into a modern America. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 February 2019\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetween 1946 and 1953, the German-Jewish architect Eric Mendelsohn envisioned and planned the construction of seven synagogues in the United States, of which four were ultimately realized. In this captivating book, photographer Michael Palmer has meticulously documented Mendelsohn's four built synagogues: Saint Paul, Saint Louis, Cleveland, and Grand Rapids. Accompanying these photographs is an insightful contextual essay by Ita Heinze-Greenberg, which delves into the life and Jewish identity of Eric Mendelsohn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMendelsohn's post-war dedication to sacred architecture presented him with a significant challenge, yet one that he embraced with boundless enthusiasm. He embarked on a quest to find innovative architectural solutions that would meet the diverse functional, social, and spiritual needs of these \"temples.\" In the post-war and post-Holocaust era, the traditional references had become outdated, while the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 called for a reevaluation of the Jewish diaspora as a whole. The fusion of Jewish and American identities became increasingly significant, and the congregations sought to express their integration into a modern America through these architectural landmarks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew architects could have been more suited for this task than Mendelsohn. His decision to relocate from Israel to the United States and adopt it as his new homeland added a personal dimension to his architectural endeavors. The spaces he created to serve Jewish identity in America became the culminating achievement of his illustrious career. These synagogues not only fulfilled their functional purposes but also became a testament to Mendelsohn's profound understanding of Jewish culture and his commitment to modern American synagogue architecture. Moreover, the design of sacred space added a new dimension to Mendelsohn's work, showcasing his ability to blend tradition and innovation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough his meticulous documentation and insightful analysis, Michael Palmer and Ita Heinze-Greenberg have preserved the legacy of Eric Mendelsohn and his contributions to sacred architecture. This book serves as a valuable resource for architects, historians, and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of religion, culture, and design. It reminds us of the power of architecture to shape and reflect our identities and the enduring significance of sacred spaces in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 886g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 221 x 190 x 24 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781848222946\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44099426451706,"sku":"9781848222946","price":41.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/4db9a8f8659e437bf47b0139659e8881.jpg?v=1627269163","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/eric-mendelsohns-synagogues-in-america","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}