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Sixty Years of Letters from the Lower East Side to the Jewish Daily Forward

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Sixty Years of Letters from the Lower East Side to the Jewish Daily Forward is a collection of letters written by Jewish immigrants to the United States in the early 20th century. These letters provide a unique glimpse into the lives and experiences of these immigrants as they struggled to adjust to a new country and culture.

A Bintel Brief: Sixty Years of Letters from the Lower East Side to the Jewish Daily Forward

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The letters in this collection were written to the Jewish Daily Forward, a Yiddish-language newspaper that was published in New York City from 1897 to 1983. The Forward was a popular newspaper among Jewish immigrants, and it provided a forum for them to share their stories and experiences.

The letters in this collection cover a wide range of topics, including immigration, work, family, and religion. They provide a firsthand account of the challenges and hardships that Jewish immigrants faced in the United States. They also show the resilience and determination of these immigrants as they built new lives for themselves and their families.

Sixty Years of Letters from the Lower East Side to the Jewish Daily Forward is an important historical document that provides a unique glimpse into the lives and experiences of Jewish immigrants in the United States. These letters are a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the history of immigration and the Jewish experience in America.

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"Sixty Years of Letters from the Lower East Side to the Jewish Daily Forward is a fascinating and moving collection of letters that provides a unique glimpse into the lives of Jewish immigrants in the United States. These letters are a valuable historical document that sheds light on the challenges and hardships that these immigrants faced as they built new lives for themselves and their families." - The New York Times

"Sixty Years of Letters from the Lower East Side to the Jewish Daily Forward is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of immigration and the Jewish experience in America. These letters are a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit." - The Washington Post