Lindsay Wood+FollowThe Rabbi Who Brought a Megillah to AmericaDid you know Rav Meir Tzvi Cohen, who wrote the sefer Keren Tzvi in 1924, brought a handwritten megillah from Europe to America? His family still treasures it! He documented shul customs by month and credited his kids for caring for him after immigrating. His sefer got major rabbinic endorsements, and he humbly said anyone could do what he did—if they had the books! Talk about preserving history and family legacy. #Religion #JewishHistory #FamilyLegacy50Share
jwalls+FollowUnpacking Jewish Views on SlaveryRichard Kreitner’s *Fear No Pharaoh* dives into the complex history of Jews and slavery during the Civil War era. With vivid portraits of figures like Judah P. Benjamin and August Bondi, the book explores how Jews were pulled between ethics and assimilation. It’s a fascinating look at identity and activism. Discover how these stories intertwine and what it means for Jewish and Black alliances today. #JewishHistory #CivilWar #FearNoPharaoh #Culture6087Share
Darren Miller+Followis the golden age for american jews over?📚 Just finished "Eminent Jews" by David Denby and it's making me think about the supposed "Golden Age" of American Jews. 🕍 From Mel Brooks to Leonard Bernstein, these iconic figures left a huge mark, but was their era really as short-lived as Denby suggests? 🤔 Dive into this thought-provoking read and let me know what you think! #EminentJews #JewishHistory #AmericanCulture #Culture132Share
Carrie Burnett+FollowDreyfus: Hero or Just Misunderstood? 🤔Alfred Dreyfus is getting a major re-examination in Paris, and it’s stirring up old debates! Turns out, the real Dreyfus wasn’t the passive victim or the political symbol everyone thought—he was actually a relentless, intellectual fighter for truth. Some supporters even disliked him personally! Is history finally ready to see Dreyfus as more than just a symbol? The exhibition is challenging everything we thought we knew about him and the Jewish experience in France. #DreyfusAffair #HistoryDebate #JewishHistory #ParisExhibition #TruthMatters #Entertainment10Share
