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

Winner of the 2012 National Jewish Book Award, presented by the National Jewish Book Council


New York Jews, so visible and integral to the culture, economy and politics of America’s greatest city, has eluded the grasp of historians for decades. Surprisingly, no comprehensive history of New York Jews has ever been written. City of Promises: A History of the Jews of New York, a three volume set of original research, pioneers a path-breaking interpretation of a Jewish urban community at once th...