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Gabfest Reads: Where Does the American Jewish Experience Go from Here?

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The American Jewish Experience: Identity and Legacy

This chapter examines the historical migration of Jews to America and the evolution of their identity post-World War II, highlighting the impact of the Holocaust on American Jewish communities. It contrasts the survivor mentality with perspectives of prosperity, revealing the complexities of Jewish identity formation amidst themes of anti-Semitism and American exceptionalism.

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