Our Crowd

Our Crowd: The Great Jewish Families of New York explores the lives of influential Jewish families who immigrated from Germany to New York in the 19th century.

These families, including the Seligmans, Lehmans, Schiffs, Guggenheims, and others, built significant fortunes and established themselves as a distinct social elite, despite being excluded from the upper echelons of New York society.

The book delves into their financial and social histories, highlighting their contributions to banking, philanthropy, and the arts.