Most American Jews came from the lower middle classes, and therefore they brought with them not a lot of Jewish culture. The American Jewish story starts with Ellis Island, and the candy store in the Bronx.
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"Most American Jews came from the lower middle classes, and therefore they brought with them not a lot of Jewish culture. The American Jewish story starts with Ellis Island, and the candy store in the Bronx." — Arthur Hertzberg
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Most American Jews came from the lower middle classes, and therefore they brought with them not a lot of Jewish culture. The American Jewish story starts with Ellis Island, and the candy store in the Bronx. — Arthur Hertzberg
About Arthur Hertzberg
Arthur Hertzberg was a Theologian from United States (1921–2006).
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This quote is attributed to Arthur Hertzberg, a Theologian from United States.
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Arthur Hertzberg lived from 1921 – 2006.