| Jewish Community of Hartford Contributor(s): Jewish Historical Society of Greater Har (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467115967 ISBN-13: 9781467115964 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Social Science | Jewish Studies - History | Jewish - General |
| Series: Images of America |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" (0.60 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Hartford's Jewish presence dates back to the mid-1600s. The earliest permanent settlers were German Jews, who purchased the first building for use as a synagogue in 1856. With increasing immigration from Eastern Europe, the population soon expanded. Jewish-owned businesses became part of Hartford's economic life, and numerous civic and social welfare organizations were established. In 1945, many philanthropic groups consolidated to create the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, which later relocated to West Hartford as the community shifted to the surrounding suburbs. Among the Hartford area's most accomplished sons and daughters are entertainer Sophie Tucker, producer Norman Lear, comedienne Totie Fields, artist Sol LeWitt, and significant Zionist leaders, such as Samuel Hoffenberg and Abraham Goldstein. The Jewish Community of Hartford highlights some of the people and institutions that have helped to shape this remarkable community. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford: - The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of Jewish life in the area. Established in 1971, the society's mission is to reach its audience through exhibitions, publications, and educational community outreach programs. The organization promotes historical research and creates community awareness of the numerous Jewish contributions to the Greater Hartford area. |