American Jews
The History of Mah Jongg Snacks
Nearly synonymous with the playing were the ring jells, Bridge mix, Entenmann's coffee cake and other iconic snacks that were served.
Jews in the California Gold Rush
Jewish adventurers were crucial in establishing American civilization on the West Coast.
Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges
A chapter in black-Jewish relations that is not often told.
The Massena Blood Libel
The "Blood Libel" accusation has been around for centuries, and it arose once again in Massena, New York, in 1928.
The Expelled Jews of Coro
This was the first time that Jews had been driven out of an independent nation in South America.
The Brownsville Public School Boycott of 1905
The Jews of Brownsville, Brooklyn, fought back when a principal at a public school taught about sectarian views.
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.