The Enduring Legacy of Salo W. Baron A Commemorative Volume on His 120th Birthday

Salo W. Baron (1895-1989) was the most important and influential Jewish historian of the twentieth century. This volume is based on an international conference organized by the Center for Jewish Studies at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and the Institute of Jewish Studies at Jagiellonian University in Krakw, Poland. The conference was held at Jagiellonian University, May 26-29, 2015, to celebrate Barons 120th birthday. The volume explores Barons biography and life experience, assesses Barons contributions to the various subdisciplines of Jewish studies, and evaluates Barons integration of scholarly commitment and communal involvement.