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Celebrating 250 Years of Jewish Life in the United States, Princeton Public Library

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Wednesday May 27, 2026
7:00 PM

Author and tour guide Oscar Israelowitz presents a multi-media lecture via Zoom on the ways in which Jewish people have contributed to the growth of American society since its inception. A visual, and historical tour of 250 years of American Jewish life, highlighting the evolution from early colonial congregations to the expansion of communities during the Industrial Revolution. The talk explores iconic sites, including the Touro Synagogue, the Lower East Side, and unique, early 20th-century Jewish agricultural settlements like Woodbine, NJ.

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