Today in Jewish History

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MyJewishLearning.com is excited to announce a new feature, in partnership with the Jewish Women’s Archive.

Periodically we’ll be sharing slices of American history, like this one about the opening of the first women’s gallery in a North American synagogue.

And if you can’t get your fill of “Jewish American Trivial Pursuit Source Material” check out the full feature on JWA’s site.

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