[- Stories of Jewish Americans -]
Since arriving in New Amsterdam (present day New York City) in 1654, the Jewish people have achieved great success, toiling tirelessly in strengthening the nation and in their commitments to faith and family. These stories are the ties that bind their heritage to the chord of American history.
From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America
This exhibition follows the Jewish experience from American settlement in 1654 to present day successes and challenges 350 years later. In telling the story of the diverse group of immigrants, the presentation examines their efforts in acclimating themselves to American society while asserting their right to be individuals.
Life After the Holocaust: Stories of Holocaust Survivors After the War
An oral history project documenting the life experiences of Holocaust survivors from the end of World War II to the present time, this presentation documents the stories of six Holocaust survivors who emigrated to the U.S. and the complexity of starting over.
National Park Service Jewish American Historical Places
Committed to preserving local heritage, the National Park Service spotlights historic locations integral to the recognition and celebration of Jewish American History – these include The Albert Einstein House in Princeton, N.J., historic synagogues of Connecticut, the Lower East Side Tenement Museum in New York City and the Touro Synagogue National Historic Site in Newport, Rhode Island.
[- More Stories -]
An American Journey
Featured in conjunction with the 2004 exhibition "From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America" this Library of Congress webcast tells the stories of Emma Lazarus, known as Lady Liberty's poet, and Irving Berlin, one of America's best loved composers.The Royal Court Preacher and the Hebrew Book
Menachem Schmelzer, former Senior Distinguished Scholar at the Library of Congress' John W. Kluge Center, examines the life of Christian theologian and scholar D.E. Jablonski, founder of the Hebrew press in Berlin in 1690, and his role in and influences on the Prussian court as part of this Library webcast.Jewish Women's Issues: Experiences of Susan Weidman Schneider, editor-in-chief of Lilith Magazine
This Library of Congress webcast features Susan Weidman Schneider, editor-in-chief of Lilith, discussing her experiences at the helm of the award-winning Jewish women's magazine.Anti-Nazi Protest, Chicago, Ill. (May 5, 1933)
This clip from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's film archives features footage from a Jewish anti-Nazi march in Chicago held at a time when anti-Jewish sentiment was climaxing in Germany.U.S. Condemnation of Kristallnacht, New York City; Washington, D.C.; Berlin (1938)
During "Kristallnacht" or "Night of Broken Glass" the Nazis destroyed numerous Jewish-owned business and synagogues, killing Jews in the process. This clip from the film archives of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum shows scenes from a rally in New York City, where the U.S. government officially protested the violence.