Bris Mila During Colonial Times
Since the time of Avraham Aveinu, Jews have observed the mitzva of having their sons circumcised on the eighth day after birth.
Aaron Lopez, Colonial American Merchant Prince
One cannot fully appreciate the life and accomplishments of Aaron Lopez (1731-1782) unless one is familiar with the history of the Inquisition.
Maintaining Yiddishkeit In Colonial Times
It was not easy to maintain tradition and religious observance in the sparsely settled American colonies.
Two Founding American Jewish Fathers
"The twenty-three Jews who sailed into New Amsterdam harbor on a September day in 1654 were to found the first Jewish community in what is today the United States.
Jews Settle In New York
In 1654 the Portuguese recaptured the city of Recife, Brazil from the Dutch. This marked the end of the vibrant Jewish community that had flourished under the Dutch beginning in 1630.
Recife – The First Jewish Community In The New World
Many people know that on September 7, 1654, twenty-three Jews arrived in New Amsterdam (renamed New York after the Dutch left).
The First Jew To Live In North America
The year 2004 marked the 350th anniversary of Jewish settlement in America.
Jewish Soldiers Observe Pesach During The Civil War
In the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries Jews in America did not face the level of discrimination encountered by their brothers and sisters living in other lands.