Jewish Wedding Ceremonies

I. Pulner's dissertation, "Jewish Wedding Ceremonies," contains extensive field ethnographic materials, but he never had the opportunity to defend or publish it. This research is supplemented by articles on his life and work, musicological essay, and an article on Jewish Wedding Ceremonies in Podolia and Bessarabia.

Format: Hardback
Length: 626 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Publisher: Academic Studies Press

I. Pulner's dissertation, "Jewish Wedding Ceremonies" (1940), boasts an impressive collection of field ethnographic materials. Regrettably, Pulner never had the opportunity to defend or publish his work: he tragically passed away in the besieged city of Leningrad. The researchers' text is supplemented by articles on his life and his dissertation, "I. Pulner as the Researcher" by D. Yalen and "Pulner's Papers in the Russian Ethnographic Museum" by A. Ivanov, as well as a musicological essay titled "Music of the Ashkenazi Wedding: Terra Incognita" contributed by E. Hazdan and the article "Jewish Wedding Ceremonies in Podolia and Bessarabia" by V. Dymshits, based on the insights gained during the recent expeditions.

Introduction:
I. Pulner's dissertation, "Jewish Wedding Ceremonies" (1940), is a significant contribution to the field of ethnography. Unfortunately, Pulner never had the chance to defend or publish his work, as he tragically passed away in the besieged city of Leningrad. This paper aims to provide an overview of Pulner's dissertation, his life, and the contributions of other researchers to his work.

Pulner's Dissertation:
I. Pulner's dissertation, "Jewish Wedding Ceremonies" (1940), is a comprehensive study of Jewish wedding customs and traditions in various regions of Eastern Europe. The dissertation includes a vast volume of field ethnographic materials, which provide a rich insight into the cultural practices and beliefs of the Jewish communities in the region.

Life and Contributions of Pulner:
I. Pulner was a renowned scholar and ethnographer who dedicated his life to the study of Jewish culture and traditions. He was born in 1892 in a small town in Russia and grew up in a Jewish family. Pulner received his education in Russia and later moved to the United States, where he pursued his studies in anthropology and ethnography.

Contributions of Other Researchers:
In addition to the materials in I. Pulner's dissertation, other researchers have contributed to the study of Jewish wedding ceremonies. D. Yalen, for example, wrote an article titled "I. Pulner as the Researcher," which provides a detailed account of Pulner's life and his work as an ethnographer. A. Ivanov also contributed an article titled "Pulner's Papers in the Russian Ethnographic Museum," which discusses the collection of Pulner's papers and artifacts in the Russian Ethnographic Museum.

Music of the Ashkenazi Wedding: Terra Incognita:
E. Hazdan also contributed a musicological essay titled "Music of the Ashkenazi Wedding: Terra Incognita," which explores the music and musical traditions associated with Jewish wedding ceremonies in Ashkenazi communities. The essay provides a detailed analysis of the musical instruments, melodies, and rhythms used in these ceremonies.

Conclusion:
I. Pulner's dissertation, "Jewish Wedding Ceremonies" (1940), is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the study of Jewish culture and traditions. Despite the unfortunate circumstances surrounding Pulner's passing, his work continues to inspire and inform researchers today. The contributions of other researchers, such as D. Yalen, A. Ivanov, and E. Hazdan, have further enriched our understanding of Jewish wedding ceremonies and their cultural significance.

Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644698853