Not Written in Stone : Jews, Constitutions, and Constitutionalism in Canada / / Daniel J. Elazar, Michael Brown and Ira Robinson, editors.

• Superior document: Religions and beliefs series ; no. 11
• Author: Michael Brown
• TeilnehmendeR: Robinson, Ira, 1951-; Brown, Michael 1938-; Elazar, Daniel J.
• Place / Publishing House: [Ottawa, Ont.] : : University of Ottawa Press,, 2003.; ©2003.
• Year of Publication: 2003
• Language: English
• Series: Religions and beliefs series ; no. 11
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (280 pages)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

Using long-ignored constitutions of various Jewish organizations, this unique book uncovers the political history of Canadian Jewry since its beginning during the 1700s. Building on the premise that Jews, since time immemorial, have written down their values and ideologies, this study effectively demonstrates how these writings record the principles and values that motivated a community.

Table of Contents

Contents; In Memoriam: Daniel J. Elazar; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Part I: The Setting; Issues and Contexts: An Introduction; Using Foundation Documents in the Study of Jewish Public Affairs; 'Do Justice to Us!' Jews and the Constitution of Canada; Part II: Analysis and Discussion; Kissing Cousins: The Early History of Congregations Shearith Israel of New York City and Montreal; Signs of the Times: Changing Notions of Citizenship, Governance, and Authority as Reflected in Synagogue Constitutions

They Work in Faithfulness: Constitutional Documents of Jewish Communal Organizations Other Than SynagoguesPart III: Selected Documents (Excerpts); Charitable and Welfare Organizations; Cultural and Educational Organizations; Federations; National Organizations; Patriotic Organizations; Professional Associations; Secular and Social Organizations; Self-Help Organizations; Social Organizations; Students' and Women's Organizations; Zionist and Israel-Related Organizations; Synagogues; Contributors