The New Jewish Encyclopedia

The New Jewish Encyclopedia is an encyclopedia first published in 1962. The style is less academic than the Jewish Encyclopedia,^[1] in more up-to-date language,^[2] and in a single volume format.^[3] The original 1962 edition, and the 2nd edition in 1976, were edited by David Bridger, of the Bureau of Jewish Education in Los Angeles, and rabbi Samuel Wolk.^[4]

Cover of the first edition, 1962