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The Jewish Americans

The Jewish Americans

2008 1 Seasons 3 Episodes ⭐ 1.0 Documentary

Explores 350 years of Jewish American history, beginning with the first Jews who arrive in the 17th century, who epitomized the immigrant experience. Even as they faced rejection, Jews embraced American culture while keeping alive their own heritage. Focusing on the tension amid identity and assimilation, the series features Jewish Americans who have made major contributions to American life. (Yad Vashem)

Explores 350 years of Jewish American history, beginning with the first Jews who arrive in the 17th century, who epitomized the immigrant experience. Even as they faced rejection, Jews embraced American culture while keeping alive their own heritage. Focusing on the tension amid identity and assimilation, the series features Jewish Americans who have made major contributions to American life. (Yad Vashem)

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

They Came to Stay / A World of Their Own

In the 1700s, a small number of Jews came to America, struggling to hold fast to their faith while becoming part of the

EP 2

The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

Irving Berlin transferred himself into one of America’s top songwriters. Sometimes excluded of American life, Jewish A

EP 3

Home

By 1946, with the return of Jewish American servicemen, a new optimism emerged. Jewish Americans supported the creation

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Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

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Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner

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Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

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Sherry Lansing

Sherry Lansing

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Betty Friedan

Betty Friedan

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Sid Caesar

Sid Caesar

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Tony Kushner

Tony Kushner

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Fyvush Finkel

Fyvush Finkel

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