Liev Schreiber
Self - Narrator (voice)
Series
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Synopsis
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)
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- 1. They Came to Stay / A World of Their OwnNow viewing2008-01-091h 56mIn 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)
- 2. The Best of Times, the Worst of Times2008-01-161h 55mIrving Berlin transferred himself into one of America’s top songwriters. Sometimes excluded of American life, Jewish Americans developed and established their own businesses. In the 1920s, Jewish immigrants came to dominate Hollywood. At the end of WWII, the American Jews found themselves the largest and most powerful Jewish community in the world. (Yad Vashem)
- 3. Home2008-01-231h 51mBy 1946, with the return of Jewish American servicemen, a new optimism emerged. Jewish Americans supported the creation of Israel. By the turn of the century, many Jews begin experimenting with new spiritual practices. Today, they continue to weave themselves into the American life. The old issue of negotiating Jewish and American identities remains. (Yad Vashem)
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Carl Reiner
Self
Mandy Patinkin
Self
Sherry Lansing
Self
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Self
Betty Friedan
Self
Sid Caesar
Self
No photo Tony Kushner
Self
Fyvush Finkel
Self
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The Jewish Americans has 1 season and 3 episodes.
When did The Jewish Americans first air?
The Jewish Americans first aired in 2008.
Is The Jewish Americans still running?
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The Jewish Americans is classified as Documentary.