The Jewish Americans
2008
📺 1 Season
🎬 3 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
Documentary
Explores 350 years of Jewish American history, beginning with the first Jews who arrive in the 17th century, who epitomized the immigrant experience. Even as they faced rejection, Jews embraced American culture while keeping alive their own heritage. Focusing on the tension amid identity and assimilation, the series features Jewish Americans who have made major contributions to American life. (Yad Vashem)
Seasons
Season 1
In the 1700s, a small number of Jews came to America, struggling to hold fast to their faith while becoming part of the emerging nation. During the 19th century, German-speaking Jews arrived from Central Europe, gravitating to the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Jewish Americans developed their own cultural institutions and the Yiddish theater became popular. (Yad Vashem)
Cast
Crew
Director
David Grubin
Writer
David Grubin
Producer
David Grubin
Network
PBS
Production
David Grubin Productions, JTN Productions, WETA