Jewish New York

Chronicling the story of Jews in New York is an undertaking as tall as the Empire State Building, and as multilayered as a pastrami on rye from Katzs Delicatessen. But it has been achieved inJewish New York. ~Times of Israel

Jewish New Yorkis a substantial and enlightening social history, taking us from the first Jews arriving from the Dutch colonies in 1654 to the city that became home to 1.1 million Jews by the First World War, to the return of suburbanised Jews in recent years as financiers and creatives to the very Lower East Side their grandparents struggled to leave. ~The Jewish Chronicle

Jewish New York is a substantial and enlightening social history . . . The book is a galaxy of things I didnt know. ~Jonathan Margolis,The Jewish Chronicle

Jewish New York.. . chronicle[s] the growth of Jewish influence on the city through the 21st century, citing the success of several prominent New Yorkers, including two former Brooklynites, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Bernie Sanders. ~The New York Times

A highly enjoyable read, made all the more pleasurable by the beautiful illustrations sprinkled throughout the book. ~Gotham Center

A lively and visually rich volume, Jewish New York explores the history of Jewish New Yorkers and their role in transforming New York into the distinctive global city it is today . . . . This incredible story, known only in fragments, now appears in a single volume. ~Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Deborah Dash Moore has provided a magisterial history of the Jews of New York. A hub of both American and Jewish innovation, New Yorks bustling metropolis became home to millions of Jews. New York gave Jewish life a distinct character, even as Jews helped to shape the essence of the city. This fascinating study explores the streets, synagogues, politics, and organizations of New York Jewry as well as its diverse cultural expressions. Moores mastery of New York Jewish history and deep knowledge of the urban rhythms of the city shine through on every page. ~Beth S. Wenger,Moritz and Josephine Berg Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania

"American Jews arent going anywhere. What they are going to be is very, very different. . . . This difference is nowhere more startling than when observed within the longer trajectory of New Yorks Jewish history. Allowing us to look back at that history is Jewish New York. . . a thorough and readable work. ~The Forward

"A dramatic telling of our tale, looking at New York as a home to Jews who came at different times, from different places, who made their different ways in the city and significantly made the city in the process. The book takes a fierce look at questions of national origin, class, language, work and wealth, explains what it means to be Jewish in New York, what the roots are of the citys diversity, and how Jews grew in and with New York over more than 300 years."

~Ruth Messinger,Former Manhattan Borough President

A definitive look at how Jewish New Yorkers and New York City shaped each other. The lively narrative begins in the 17th century, with the arrival of the first Jews in North America, and runs through 2015. This is the best kind of popular history: one that does not sacrifice nuance or detail for accessibility. ~STARRED Publishers Weekly

This survey ofJewishNewYorkis a valuable contribution toJewishliterature, and the appended visual essay is an added bonus. An epic story of a people who have been, and remain, central to the life ofNewYorkCity. ~Kirkus Review