Introduction 1. Cynthia Oziek's Life and Works 2. Literature Review 3. Organization of the Book Chapter One "Liturgical Literature". A Mode of "Minor Literature" 1. Minor Literature and Minor Language 2. New Yiddish--A Minor Use of English Language 3. Liturgical Literature--A Mode of Minor Literature Chapter Two Deterritorialization of the English Language 1. Use of Anglish--Deterritorialization of American English 2. Bringing "Anti-Idolatry" Theme into English Language Chapter Three Deterritorialization of American Literature: Reflection on Religion and Sexuality 1. The Challenge of Judaism in Post-Holocaust Era 2. Ozick's Writing against Patriarchal Hegemony Chapter Four Deterritorialization Seen in Collective Voice of the Jews 1. Unswerving Pursuit of History 2. Exploration of Jewish Existence in America Conclusion References Acknowledgements