Posts tagged New York City Jews
How New York’s 19th century Jews turned Purim into an American party
How New York’s 19th century Jews turned Purim into an American party

(ANALYSIS) On Feb. 26, Jews celebrate Purim with feasts, carnivals and charity. A historian of American Judaism points to Purim as an important holiday that increased Jews’ visibility in the United States in the 19th century.

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Analysis, North America, NewsZev EleffZev Eleff, The Conversation, Secondary Feature, New York, Jewish holidays, Jewish, Judaism, Jews, Scroll of Esther, Hebrew Bible, Purim, purim, American Jews, Manhattan, New York City, New York City Jews, Purim ballComment
Anti-Semitic incidents hit an all-time high last year, ADL report says
Anti-Semitic incidents hit an all-time high last year, ADL report says

There were more incidents of anti-Semitism in the U.S. in 2019 than in any year since the Anti-Defamation League started tracking them in 1979, according to a report released this week by the group.

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News, North AmericaMicah DanneyMicah Danney, antisemitism, anti-semitism, violence against jews, hate crimes, hate speech, New York City Jews, ADL, Anti-Defamation League, Secondary Feature, Anti-Semitism, Jews, Judaism, Jewish AmericansComment