This book offers a fascinating examination of the ways in which Jewish culture, values, and institutions have shaped American life. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, it explores topics such as Jewish immigration, the role of Jewish philanthropy in shaping American institutions, the impact of Jewish writers and thinkers on American culture, and the complex relationship between American Jews and Israel. Written by the team at Liberty Bell Publications, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of American Jewish life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.