Jews of Paterson

by David Wilson and David Wilson

Book Overview

Images of America: Jews of Paterson is more than just nostalgia--it is the remarkable story of how the city's Jewish population built a community and made it into a special place.

When Jews immigrated to Paterson in the early 20th century, they came as skilled weavers from the Russian Polish textile centers of Lodz and Bialystok. They brought strong notions of social justice and living righteously; ideas that came alive during...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738597503
• ISBN13: 9780738597508
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.4" x 9.1"