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| Throughout the history of the Jewish nation, Jews have
suffered continuous persecution wherever they have gone. As they have moved
from place to place, anti-Semitic sentiments have followed them. Within
the Old World, no distance was too great for the Jews to escape persecution.
However, the discovery of the New World, with its promises of freedom, has
brought new hope for many Jews worldwide.
Although there was an early trickle before the nineteenth century, the most significant Jewish immigration to the United States took place from the early nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. This migration came in two main waves: The German wave during the early and mid-nineteenth century and the Eastern European wave during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. These migrations set a precedent for Jewish immigration to the United States. The German wave supplied educated and skilled immigrants who assimilated relatively easily to American culture while the Eastern European wave provided a massive amount of uneducated and, for the most part, unskilled immigrants who needed more time and assistance to become Americans. In the end, however, both groups were successfully absorbed into New York City and both groups have contributed to the city's economic and cultural life. Since these two migrations, Jews have constantly been coming to New York. During times of war and times of peace, Jews have come to New York both seeking refuge from religious persecution as well as looking for economic opportunities. New York City has become the Mecca for Jewish immigrants. Since World War II, New York has become the most important religious center in the Jewish world [outside of Israel]. Chabbad-Lubavitch, one of the most influential sects in the Orthodox community, has its headquarters in Brooklyn, as do many other sects of Chassidim. New York City has also become a center for the Conservative and Reform movements, which significantly outnumber the Orthodox community. |
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The attraction of New York City has appealed to the Jews of Israel as well. New York City has the largest community of Israelis worldwide outside of Israel. Close to ten percent of Israeli Jews live in the United States and the vast majority of those Jews live in New York. |
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Having the largest Jewish community
worldwide and the largest Israeli community outside of Israel, The New
World has become a haven for Jews, and New York has become its capital.
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| Introduction |
| The First Jews of New Amsterdam |
| Why Jews Came to New York |
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| Why Jews Stayed in New York |
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| Bibliography |
| Chabbad-Lubbavitch Community |