Nathan Straus: Visionary of Retail and Philanthropy, 1848
Discover the remarkable life of Nathan Straus, from his beginnings in Bavaria to becoming a key figure in American retail and a dedicated philanthropist.
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Category: North American Jewry
Passing of Sheldon Adelson, 2021
On This Day in Jewish History: Janurary 12, 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9cbYpLSV6/ . #onthisday, 2021, Sheldon Adelson z”l passed…
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AJC Jewish and Proud Day, 2020
On This Day in Jewish History: January 6, 2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJuRE5przCL/ . #onthisday, 2020, the @ajc.global organized the…
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Jews, Chinese Food, and Christmas
While you’re munching away on your festive Chinese food tonight, check out co-host @metropolis_starship’s latest #SignificanceSeries…
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Jamaican Jews Granted Equality, 1831
On This Day in Jewish History: December 19, 1831 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJADNiMLGfM/ . #onthisday, 1831, Jamaican Jews (who had…
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Union General Ulysses S. Grant Expels Jews from Southern Military District During Civil War, 1862
On This Day in Jewish History, 1862 https://www.instagram.com/p/CI62ao3rikk/ . #onthisday, 1862, a little known event of the American…
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Jersey City Kosher Market Attacked, 2019
On This Day in Jewish History: December 10, 2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIn3J7lr9uT/ . #onthisday, 2019, two terrorists influenced…
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Jews Granted Equal Rights in Canada, 1832
On This Day in Jewish History: June 5, 1832 ✡ https://www.instagram.com/p/CBECnFLlP6t/ . Jews granted full civil rights by the…
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Birthday of Sarah Vasen, 1870
On This Day in Jewish History: May 21st, 1870 https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdcEKZgnND/ . . Today is the birthday of Sarah Vasen: the…
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Newport Touro Shul; Oldest in America, is Dedicated, 1763
On This Day in Jewish History: December 2, 1763 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIT4_T9rarw/ . #onthisday, 1763, the oldest synagogue in…
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