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First Jewish Settlers in New Amsterdam (1654)

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First Jewish Settlers in New Amsterdam (1654)

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The first Jewish settlers arrived in New Amsterdam (later New York) from Brazil. These 23 refugees established the first Jewish community in North America, despite initial resistance from Peter Stuyvesant.

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The Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, was dedicated. It's the oldest surviving synagogue building in North America and a symbol of religious freedom in Colonial America.

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Haym Salomon played a crucial role in financing the American Revolution, helping to raise money to support the Continental Army and the new nation.

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Over 2 million Jewish immigrants arrived from Eastern Europe, fleeing persecution and seeking opportunity. They established vibrant communities in cities like New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia.

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Jewish American poet Emma Lazarus wrote 'The New Colossus,' the famous sonnet later inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, including the iconic lines 'Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.'

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Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise helped establish Reform Judaism in America, founding Hebrew Union College (1875) and the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (1873).

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American Jews played vital roles in WWII, with over 550,000 serving in the armed forces. The community also worked tirelessly to rescue European Jews and later help Holocaust survivors resettle in America.

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Jewish Americans were strong allies in the Civil Rights Movement. Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, and many Jewish activists participated in Freedom Rides and voter registration drives.

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Jewish Americans transformed American popular culture through music, film, and television. From Irving Berlin's 'God Bless America' to the works of Leonard Bernstein, their influence spans all aspects of entertainment.

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Jewish American scientists have made remarkable contributions, with numerous Nobel Prize winners including Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman, and Gertrude Elion pioneering groundbreaking discoveries.

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg served on the Supreme Court from 1993 to 2020, becoming an icon for gender equality and civil rights. Her Jewish heritage informed her pursuit of justice and equality under the law.

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Today, Jewish Americans continue to enrich American society through contributions in science, politics, arts, and social justice. Approximately 7.5 million Jews live in the United States, maintaining vibrant cultural and religious traditions while fully participating in American life.

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In 1963, Betty Friedan published 'The Feminine Mystique,' sparking the second wave of feminism and profoundly impacting social and cultural attitudes.

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Jewish American medical researcher Jonas Salk developed the first successful polio vaccine in 1955, saving countless lives worldwide.

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Sandy Koufax, one of baseball's greatest pitchers, became a hero for Jewish Americans by not playing in the World Series game on Yom Kippur in 1965.

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As one of Hollywood's most influential directors and producers, Steven Spielberg has shaped the film industry with groundbreaking movies.

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An architect, designer, and professor, Neri Oxman is known for pioneering new technologies at the intersection of design and biology, blending nature with art and science.

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The Leo Frank case was a watershed moment in Jewish American history, highlighting prevailing antisemitism. It led to the establishment of the Anti-Defamation League.

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Jewish Americans played a significant role in supporting the establishment of the State of Israel, both politically and financially.

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Jewish Americans were prominent participants in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech.

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Operation Magic Carpet was a rescue operation bringing Jews from Yemen to Israel with significant financial and logistical support from American Jews.

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Jewish organizations and activists were instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act, supporting the fight for equality and justice.