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"Sara Levy's World: Gender, Judaism, and the Bach Tradition in Enlightenment Berlin" is a collection of essays that examines the life and contributions of Sara Levy, a wealthy Jewish woman in 18th and 19th century Berlin. The book explores Levy's involvement in the salon culture of Berlin and her role in preserving and performing music by the Bach family. It also delves into the tension between Levy's Jewish faith and her participation in Christian sacred music. The book offers a comprehensive assessment of the role of Jewish salonnières in Berlin's cultural landscape, providing a valuable perspective on the contributions of women, particularly Jewish women, in music and culture during this time period. The review suggests that the book is suitable for graduate seminars, but may also be of interest to advanced undergraduate music majors or students in disciplines like Women's Studies or Jewish Studies. [Extracted from the article]