This is an account of the emigration of three million Jews from Eastern Europe to America between 1880 and the outbreak of World War II. They were mostly young; single and uneducated; but filled with hope of a new life in a new land. The newcomers maintained a sense of community longer than most immigrant groups; although culturally they were uncertain; clinging to fading memories of home; and not yet able to enter American life. For many; New York provided a refuge; for in its densely-populated; Yiddish-speaking enclaves; it was possible to keep in touch with customs from the old country. Through hard work; humour and storytelling; Eastern European Jews maintained a sense of community longer than most immigrant groups; but as a new generation born in America grew up; married and moved out of the neighbourhood; customs gave way to change.
#389220 in Books Beverly Lowry 2008-06-10 2008-06-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.97 x 1.13 x 5.22l; .88 #File Name: 0385721773432 pagesHarriet Tubman Imagining a Life
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