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Jewish NYC: Education

This research guide highlights Jewish history in New York through the rich collection of The New York Public Library.

Education


This section includes select resources about Jews and education in New York City. Education has historically played an important role in the lives of Jewish New Yorkers, influenced by factors such as the traditional Jewish impetus towards education, the struggle against antisemitism, and the myriad of educational opportunities in the city. Jewish New Yorkers have also shaped the city's educational landscape as students, educators, and union members.

The Library's collection reflects the diverse participation of Jewish New Yorkers in education in the city, thus including many primary and secondary sources by and about Jewish New Yorkers in the field of education, in settings including private Jewish schools, public schools, and institutions of higher education. Examples of primary sources include textbooks, pedagogical materials, union publications, and oral history interviews.

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Jews   Education   Judaism   New York   Unions   Textbooks   Readers