City of Promises: A History of the Jews of New York, 3-volume box set

Volume I Title Page, Copyright, Dedication

Haven of Liberty New York Jews in the New World, 1654–1865 CITY OF PROMISES was made possible in part through the generosity of a number of individuals and foundations. Their thoughtful support will help ensure that this work is affordable to schools, libraries, and other not-for-profit institutions. The Lucius N. Littauer Foundation made a leadership gift before a word of CITY OF PROMISES had been written, a gift that set this project on its way. Hugo Barreca, The Marian B. and Jacob K. Javits Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Malkin, David P. Solomon, and a donor who wishes to remain anonymous helped ensure that it never lost momentum. We are deeply grateful. CITY OF PROMISES A H I S T O R Y O F T H E J E W S O F N E W Y O R K G E N E R A L E D I T O R : D E B O R A H D A S H M O O R E V o l u m e 1 Haven of Liberty New York Jews in the New World, 1654–1865 H o wa r d b . R o c k V o l u m e 2 Emerging Metropolis New York Jews in the Age of Immigration, 1840–1920 A n n i e P o l l a n d a n d D a n i e l S o y e r V o l u m e 3 Jews in Gotham New York Jews in a Changing City, 1920–2010 J e f f r e y S . G u r o c k Advisory Board: Hasia Diner (New York University) Leo Hershkowitz (Queens College) Ira Katznelson (Columbia University) Thomas Kessner (CUNY Graduate Center) Tony Michels (University of Wisconsin, Madison) Judith C. Siegel (Center for Jewish History) Jenna Weissman-Joselit (Princeton University) Beth Wenger (University of Pennsylvania) CITY OF PROMISES A H I S T O R Y O F T H E J E W S O F N E W Y O R K N E W Y O R K J E W S I N T H E N E W W O R L D , 1 6 5 4 – 1 8 6 5 HOWARD B. ROCK WITH A FOREWORD BY DEBORAH DASH MOORE AND WITH A VISUAL ESSAY BY DIANA L. LINDEN N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y P R E S S ■ N E W Y O R K A N D L O N D O N HAVEN OF LIBERTY a N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y P R E S S New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2012 by New York University All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data City of promises : a history of the Jews of New York / general editor, Deborah Dash Moore. v. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: v. 1. Haven of liberty: New York Jews in the New World, 1654–1865 / Howard B. Rock — v. 2. Emerging metropolis: New York Jews in the age of immigration, 1840–1920 / Annie Polland and Daniel Soyer — v. 3. Jews in Gotham: New York Jews in a changing city, 1920–2010. ISBN 978-0-8147-7632-2 (cl : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-0-8147-4521-2 (ebook) — ISBN 978-0-8147-7692-6 (ebook) — ISBN 978-0-8147-1731-8 (boxed set : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-0-8147-2932-8 (e-set) 1. Jews—New York (State)—New York. 2. New York (N.Y.)—Ethnic relations. I. Moore, Deborah Dash, 1946– II. Rock, Howard B., 1944– F128.9.J5C64 2012 305.892'40747—dc23 2012003246 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3...