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Sosua: An American Jewish Experiment

As the search for a place for Jewish refugees to settle continued, the Dominican Republic expressed a willingness to accept refugees into its borders.

Isaac Harby

Isaac Harby petitioned his synagogue for changes in the Shabbat service, introducing a spirit of reform in American Judaism.

When a Pennsylvania Leader Invited Jesus to Thanksgiving

In 1868, Philadelphia's Jews united in protest after their governor Christianized the holiday.

Staying Jewish on the Arizona Frontier

The Drachman family played a very important role in the foundation of Jewish life in 19th century Arizona.

Moses Michael Hays: A Most Valuable Citizen

Boston's most prominent 18th Jewish citizen, Hays set a high standard for civic leadership and charity.

Modern Orthodoxy Builds a Cathedral

In 1887, Congregation Kahal Adath Jeshurun (KAJ) of New York City opened the doors of its monumental new synagogue on Eldridge Street, on New York's Lower East Side.

Mordecai Manuel Noah

Mordecai Manuel Noah tried to found a Jewish colony on Grand Island until the Jews regained possession of the Holy Land.

The American Jewish Historical Society

The AJHS was founded to document the many contributions Jews have made in America.

Shabbat as Social Reform

Rabbis and Jews argued for a five-day work week in order to be able to observe Shabbat.

Rabbi Gittelsohn’s Iwo Jima Sermon

A rabbi's eulogy for World War II heroes became famous after a bigoted attempt to ban it.

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