ISBN:
0609609041
,
9780609609040
Language:
English
Pages:
31 pages
,
illustrations
,
27 cm
Year of publication:
2002
DDC:
305.8924073
Keywords:
Jews History
;
Jews Migrations
;
History
;
Immigrants History
;
United States Emigration and immigration
;
Europe Emigration and immigration
;
United States Ethnic relations
Abstract:
Using an interactive format that includes removable letters, documents, and personal effects, this visual history of the Jews in America follows the successive waves of Jewish immigration to the United States, from the eighteenth century to the present day. 30,000 first printing. Traditions Book Club Main
Abstract:
Jewry's darkest dawn -- The first community -- The arrival of the German Jews -- The Jews of Eastern Europe -- German Jews v. Russian Jews -- Poverty on the Lower East Side -- A passion for education -- Name changes -- Jews and popular culture -- Refugees from Hitler and death camp survivors -- The arrival of the Russians -- What made the "golden land" truly golden
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
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