Jewish Life in Akron - Hardcover

Rossen, Arlene Cohen; Rose, Beverly Magilavy; Cohen Rossen, Arlene

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1531623654 ISBN 13: 9781531623654

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2005

Synopsis

In the mid-1800s, many Jewish families joined the western expansion and emigrated from Germany to Akron, a canal town that also had an inviting countryside. They sought economic security and religious freedom--a new start in a new town. But it was not an easy life. They organized their Jewish community into cultural and religious groups, and by the 20th century, their efforts attracted Central and Eastern European Jews with differing lifestyles. In 1929, the Akron Jewish Center opened and provided a place for all of the diverse Jewish groups in Akron to gather. It also played an enormous role in raising awareness of the richness of Jewish life in the Akron community. Jewish Life in Akron celebrates 150 years of Jewish culture, family, business, and organizational life through vintage images, many never before published, and supporting history.

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About the Author

Arlene Cohen Rossen is a former instructor of communication at the University of Akron and the retired director of development at the Akron Art Museum. Beverly (Bunny) Magilavy Rose has practiced law for over 30 years. Both are natives of Akron and have been active participants in the community. All profits from this book will benefit the Shaw Jewish Community Center through a fund established by the authors at the Jewish Community Board of Akron.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1531623654
• ISBN 13: 9781531623654
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130