A New Promised Land: A History of Jews in America
"An excellent Afikoman gift for the teen or young adult at the seder... Diner...writes in a clear style that pulls together that diverse entity known as the American Jewish community."—The Chicago Jewish Star\ An engaging chronicle of Jewish life in the United States, A New Promised Land reconstructs the multifaceted background and very American adaptations of this religious group, from the arrival of twenty-three Jews in the New World in 1654, through the development of the Orthodox,...
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Beginning with the first arrival of Jews in New Amsterdam (now New York) in 1654, Diner (American Jewish history, New York U.) describes the history of Jewish immigration and community building in the United States. For her, the history of Jews in America is a history of Jews being allowed to flourish in a democratic political system and simultaneously working to expand democratic rights for themselves and others. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
PrefaceCh. 1First Journeys: 1654-18201Ch. 2Across America: 1820-188022Ch. 3Transplanted People: 1880-192441Ch. 4Becoming Americans: 1924-194569Ch. 5On the Move: 1945-196793Ch. 6At the Crossroads: Since 1967117Glossary141Chronology146Further Reading152Index157
