{"product_id":"the-jews-in-colonial-america-paperback","title":"The Jews in Colonial America - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOscar Reiss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The first synagogue in colonial America was built in New York City in 1730 on land that was purchased for  100 plus a loaf of sugar and one pound of Bohea tea. The purchase of this land was especially noteworthy because until this time, the Jews had only been permitted to buy land for use as a cemetery. However, by the time the Revolutionary War began, the Jewish religious center had become fairly large. Early in their stay in New Amsterdam and New York, many Jews considered themselves to be transients. Therefore, they were not interested in voting, holding office or equal rights. However, as the 18th century came to a close, Jews were able to accumulate large estates, and they recognized that they needed citizenship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e After a brief overview of the Jews' migrations around Europe, the West Indies and the North and South American continents, this book describes the hardships faced by the Jewish people, beginning with New Amsterdam and New York and continuing with discussions of their experiences in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New England, and in the South. Subsequent chapters discuss anti-Semitism, slavery and the Jews' transformation from immigrant status to American citizen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late \u003cb\u003eOscar Reiss, \u003c\/b\u003e was a retired physician and the author of \u003ci\u003eMedicine and the American Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e (1998) and \u003ci\u003eBlacks in Colonial America\u003c\/i\u003e (1997). He lived in San Diego, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 231\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 7.68 x 6.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 16, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757400817952,"sku":"9780786417308","price":53.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ecdb3d633bdb157b9c7c44dad43d728a.webp?v=1780101525","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-jews-in-colonial-america-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}