The Jewish Inn in Polish Culture: Between Practice and Phantasm The Jewish inn (żydowska karczma)

The Jewish inn (żydowska karczma) was a central pillar of economic and social life in Polish lands before the Second World War

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The Jewish Inn in Polish Culture: Between Practice and Phantasm The Jewish inn (żydowska karczma)Edited by Halina Goldberg and Boena Shallcross Indiana University Press Published in 2025 254 pages, 6 x 9 in Paperback The Jewish inn (ydowska karczma) was a central pillar of economic and social life in Polish lands before the Second World War. While its primary role was to provide hospitality, it also functioned as a multifaceted hub for business, leisure, and religious festivities, reflecting its vital role in the community. In The Jewish Inn: