In 1654, the first group of Jews came as refugees from Recife, Brazil to New Amsterdam, which became New York City. Over the years, German, Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jews continued to arrive, playing an important part in the city’s history and cultural life.
In the series:
Sept. 7: Incarceration in the East
Sept. 14: 1881 to 1914 the great exodus
Sept. 21: Journey to America
Sept. 28: Journey to the UK
Oct. 12: Journey to America 1600’s – 1881
*Changed from Fleeing to South America – To be scheduled in 2023
ADD ON! Oct 26: Jews in UK 1600s – 1880’s – including the rise and influence of the Disraeli Family