Do you want
to read some Jewish Folktales?
Well, you are in luck… we have plenty in the collections at the Center
for Jewish History! There are over 400 books categorized under the
“Jews—Folklore” category; and nearly 700 under the “Folklore” category.
Some
highlights you can read here at the Center for Jewish History –
By Poorvi Bellur
Part 3: William Maslow
Read Introduction; Part 1 on Shad Polier; Part 2 on Justine Wise Polier
The American Jewish Congress underwent multiple changes in
its focus over the course of the early 20th century, however it was
under the leadership of individuals like Will Maslow that it transformed into
…
By Poorvi Bellur
Part 2: Justine Wise Polier
Read Introduction;
Part 1 on Shad Polier
The daughter of AJC founder and prominent
rabbi Stephen S Wise, Justine Wise Polier rose to become one of the foremost
fighters for social justice and equality in legislation.
Justine Wise Polier (American Jewish…
By Poorvi Bellur
Part 1: Shad Polier
Read Introduction
“The AJC began developing its program of using
legislation and litigation to protect human rights in 1944 and 1945. At that
time many respectable “liberal” organizations told us not to get involved in
these projects. We ignored them and went ahead. We did so not…