317 American Jewish Historical Society, Jews in Early America
12/07/21 • 63 min
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The first Jewish colonists in North America arrived in 1654. From that moment, Jews worked to build and contribute to early American society and the birth of the United States.
Gemma Birnbaum and Melanie Meyers, the Executive Director and Director of Collections and Engagement at the American Jewish Historical Society, join us to explore the history and experiences of Jews in early America and their contributions to the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.
Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/317
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The first Jewish colonists in North America arrived in 1654. From that moment, Jews worked to build and contribute to early American society and the birth of the United States.
Gemma Birnbaum and Melanie Meyers, the Executive Director and Director of Collections and Engagement at the American Jewish Historical Society, join us to explore the history and experiences of Jews in early America and their contributions to the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.
Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/317
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🎧 Episode 121: Wim Klooster, The Dutch Moment in the 17th-Century Atlantic World
🎧 Episode 161: Smuggling and the American Revolution
🎧 Episode 185: Joyce Goodfriend, Early New York City and its culture
🎧 Episode 232: Christopher Hodson, The Acadian Diaspora
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Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/316
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