The Jewish Americans (2008)
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)
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Episodes
- 1 1. They Came to Stay / A World of Their Own2008-01-09 · 1h 56mIn the 1700s, a small number of Jews came to America, struggling to hold fast to their faith while becoming part of the emerging nation. During the 19th century, German-speaking Je
- 2 2. The Best of Times, the Worst of Times2008-01-16 · 1h 55mIrving Berlin transferred himself into one of America’s top songwriters. Sometimes excluded of American life, Jewish Americans developed and established their own businesses. In th
- 3 3. Home2008-01-23 · 1h 51mBy 1946, with the return of Jewish American servicemen, a new optimism emerged. Jewish Americans supported the creation of Israel. By the turn of the century, many Jews begin exper
Cast
Liev SchreiberSelf - Narrator (voice)
Carl ReinerSelf
Mandy PatinkinSelf
Sherry LansingSelf
Ruth Bader GinsburgSelf
Betty FriedanSelf
Sid CaesarSelf
Tony KushnerSelf
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