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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.

Minnie Low and Scientific Tzedakah

Minnie Low was a thinker well ahead of her time.

Parashat Nasso Quiz

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

History of American Jewish Free Loan Societies

A group of Jewish women from Seattle began this community micro-lending effort.

Parashat Bamidbar Quiz

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

Ruth Gruber’s Exodus: Part II

Ruth Gruber witnessed the former American pleasure boat, the Exodus, entering the Haifa harbor and the terrible conditions that the displaced Jews on Cyprus lived in.

Mickey Marcus: Israel’s American General

After a distinguished career in military and public service to the United States, Marcus helped Israel win its War of Independence.

Passover Seders During the Civil War

For American Jewry during the Civil War, the Passover story was especially powerful. However, creating a seder in a war zone requires flexibility and creativity.

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