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American Jewish History

The faith of America’s Pilgrim ancestors was deepened by Jewish texts, while their acts of gratitude were conscious reenactments of the Jewish past.

Daniel Slate
Nov. 25 2020 12:01AM

The exception that proves the rule.

Gary Stein
Oct. 7 2020 12:01AM

Unlike some contemporaries, he spoke unapologetically of his Jewish heritage.

Aug. 17 2020 12:01AM

“He sings with a real Jewish turn, with a real Jewish moan and sigh.”

Henry Sapoznik
July 20 2020 12:01AM

History à la carte.

Jenna Weissman Joselit
July 17 2020 12:01AM

Marvin Schick, in memoriam.

Menachem Butler
April 28 2020 12:01AM

From Barbadian slave to respected member of New York’s Jewish elite.

Jenna Weissman Joselit
April 13 2020 12:01AM

Even in comparison with other contributions to American popular culture, comic books tell an especially Jewish story.

April 7 2020 12:01AM

Embracing the connection between two stories of emancipation.

Darcy Fryer
April 6 2020 12:01AM

Carl Laemmle and the “boys from Laupheim.”

Andrew Bergman
April 1 2020 12:01AM

A tale of two Mordecais and a failed attempt to create a Jewish statelet in western New York.

Stuart Halpern
Feb. 28 2020 12:01AM

A life in full.

Jay Lefkowitz
Feb. 21 2020 12:01AM

Replacing Latin crosses with Stars of David.

Shashank Bengali
Feb. 17 2020 12:01AM