jewish immigration

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A family memoir is about the search for a Jewish homeland, from Zion to Texas

Rachel Cockerell’s “Melting Point” touches on Zionism, assimilation and a short-lived effort to divert Jewish immigrants from Ellis Island to Galveston.

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Holocaust museum celebrates Rebecca Rubin, the Jewish immigrant and American Girl doll

For “Rebecca Day” at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, young guests are invited to bring their dolls and dress in costume as they learn about Jewish immigration.

Titanic victim’s Hebrew-letter watch is up for auction

A 34-year-old Russian Jewish man was wearing the watch when the liner went down in 1912. His wife survived.

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The Colorful, Historic ‘Lost Shul Mural’ of Burlington, Vermont

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The Jewish History of Nathan’s July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Lane Bryant Was a Jewish Orphan From Lithuania Before She Became a Household Name

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How Israel’s travel bans are — and aren’t — like Trump’s

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Jewish migrants preferred to Muslims in Europe, British study finds

Two Jews in Love--in Yiddish--in Havana

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Two Jews in Love (in Yiddish) in Havana

A Candy Bar Identity Crisis With a Jewish Immigrant Backstory

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A Candy Bar With a Jewish Identity Crisis

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