Early Jewish American Women - National Women’s History Museum
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Early Jewish American Women
Jewish settlers in the United States discovered greater freedom, tolerance, and prosperity than they had known in Europe prior to immigrating. Women increasingly took on responsibility for preserving Jewish traditions and educating children in the Jewish faith, all the while creating vibrant Jewish communities throughout the nation. While adapting and even challenging tradition, women played a critical role in sustaining the Jewish identity within the context of American society and culture.
Click through this Online Exhibit to learn more about the experiences of Jewish women and their communities during the first waves of immigration to the U.S.