The history of American Jews from the 17th century to the present is
explored. The informative overview also profiles prominent Jews in U.S.
history; highlights their success in the arts, business and science; and
details the discrimination and stereotyping they've faced.
Episode Detail: The Best of Times, the Worst of Times - The Jewish Americans
The early 20th century is recalled. Included are profiles of Supreme Court
Justice Louis Brandeis; Gertrude Berg, who created the "Goldbergs" radio and
TV series; and Henry Morgenthau, who served as treasury secretary in FDR's
cabinet. Also: the rise of the Hollywood movie studios; the popularity of
the Catskills, where comedy---and food---ruled; the anti-semitism Jews faced
in the U.S. from the likes of Henry Ford; the Leo Frank case.
Episodes - The Jewish Americans (4 total Episodes)
Total listings on Rockland County Channel 21. (PBS LI)
Channel Date & Time Episode Get More
WLIW 21 Sun, Jan 20
8:00 PM The Jews of New York New
WLIWDT 721 Sun, Jan 20
8:00 PM The Jews of New York New
WLIW 21 Tue, Jan 22
2:00 AM The Jews of New York New
WLIWDT 721 Tue, Jan 22
2:00 AM The Jews of New York New
WLIW 21 Tue, Jan 22
8:00 PM The Jews of New York New
WLIWDT 721 Tue, Jan 22
8:00 PM The Jews of New York New
WLIW 21 Wed, Jan 23
1:00 AM The Jews of New York New
WLIWDT 721 Wed, Jan 23
1:00 AM The Jews of New York New
WNET-DT 713 Wed, Jan 23
11:00 PM The Jews of New York
WNET 13 Thu, Jan 24
9:00 PM The Jews of New York
WNET-DT 713 Thu, Jan 24
9:00 PM The Jews of New York
WNET-DT 713 Fri, Jan 25
2:00 PM The Jews of New York
WNET 13 Sun, Jan 27
1:00 PM The Jews of New York
WNET-DT 713 Sun, Jan 27
5:00 PM
The history of American Jews from the 17th century to the present is
explored. The informative overview also profiles prominent Jews in U.S.
history; highlights their success in the arts, business and science; and
details the discrimination and stereotyping they've faced.
Also: 9:30P to 11P
