The Center and its partners are proud to send the above letter to our elected representatives, urging them to
oppose the elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
Support from the NEH helps the Center to achieve its primary mission: to
preserve and protect the history of the Jewish people.
Isidor A. Popper, an early 20th century
immigrant to New York City and an entrepreneur, signed the above affidavit in
1938, sponsoring the immigration of Vienese refugees Alice and Gisele Popper
(even though they were not actually her relatives). Popper signed 32 such
documents, which were most successful when promoted by a family member. Here, you can
see…
Did any of your Jewish ancestors settle in New York City? Have you
wondered what life was like for those ancestors who settled on the Lower
East Side or any of the dozens of other Jewish neighborhoods that
emerged in the…
Decorative embroidery by Rose Biegeleisen Axelrod, depicting German ruler and allies during World War I. Translation from the German: “We are united and no power can separate us. Our armies have forced their way, through storm and darkness, to victory."
Collection of Yeshiva University Museum
Gift of Sylvia A. Herskowitz
To mark the…