I always find something of great interest to learn at your site. When I think of Jews coming to America I mostly have an image of Ellis Island and the Lower East side, and thus, in reading about Jews in the American South, I wonder how, when, why they go there. And yet, my focus on NY and Ellis Island is of course wrong for Jews had come to the Western world long before that, as stated here:
"By 1679, there were about 300 Jews living in Barbados. Their numbers peaked in the 1700's to 800 people. For 112 years the Jews in Barbados continued to live and work under discrimination of one kind or another. Not until 1831 were they granted permanent and practical freedom in both civil and political matters."
What a wonderful SD. Years ago I was in Nashville for a summer at Vanderbilt U. A Jewish friend from Bronx who wanted to find the synagogue so we spent 40 minutes driving around until we found it. After our first Shabbat he told me what a wonderful experience he had and I totally agreed.
Wonderful drop! Fell in love with Nathan’s family immediately - what a wonderfully open eclectic and supportive childhood he had. I do wonder what Nathan’s paternal grandmother thought of his dad marrying a Jewish woman and her grandchild identifying as Jewish? Great story about the xylophone!
I always find something of great interest to learn at your site. When I think of Jews coming to America I mostly have an image of Ellis Island and the Lower East side, and thus, in reading about Jews in the American South, I wonder how, when, why they go there. And yet, my focus on NY and Ellis Island is of course wrong for Jews had come to the Western world long before that, as stated here:
"By 1679, there were about 300 Jews living in Barbados. Their numbers peaked in the 1700's to 800 people. For 112 years the Jews in Barbados continued to live and work under discrimination of one kind or another. Not until 1831 were they granted permanent and practical freedom in both civil and political matters."
Wanna write another Drop?! You’re overdue.
overdue? I had not known i was pregnant!
I will drum up something for you but it will for a stated time to deliver it but when i get to it and send it to you, ok?
What a wonderful SD. Years ago I was in Nashville for a summer at Vanderbilt U. A Jewish friend from Bronx who wanted to find the synagogue so we spent 40 minutes driving around until we found it. After our first Shabbat he told me what a wonderful experience he had and I totally agreed.
What a cool story! It's fun seeking out the Jewishness in other cities. I like it, as you can tell.
Wonderful drop! Fell in love with Nathan’s family immediately - what a wonderfully open eclectic and supportive childhood he had. I do wonder what Nathan’s paternal grandmother thought of his dad marrying a Jewish woman and her grandchild identifying as Jewish? Great story about the xylophone!