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The book explores the mass migration of Jews from Eastern Europe between 1880 and 1924, highlighting the harsh realities of life in the ghetto, where poverty and exclusion from education were rampant. While four million Jews left, an equal number chose to stay, prompting a deeper examination of their motivations. Through a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts, including diaries, letters, and poems, the narrative reveals the complexities of this historical movement, offering insights into a vibrant past that many American Jews can trace their heritage to.
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A History of Jewish Life from Eastern Europe to America, Milton Meltzer
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- Released
- 1996
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- Title
- A History of Jewish Life from Eastern Europe to America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Milton Meltzer
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781568214337
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion, Encyclopedia
- Description
- The book explores the mass migration of Jews from Eastern Europe between 1880 and 1924, highlighting the harsh realities of life in the ghetto, where poverty and exclusion from education were rampant. While four million Jews left, an equal number chose to stay, prompting a deeper examination of their motivations. Through a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts, including diaries, letters, and poems, the narrative reveals the complexities of this historical movement, offering insights into a vibrant past that many American Jews can trace their heritage to.