Jewish Bridges

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Focusing on the migration of Eastern Jews since 1648, the book explores their adaptation of skills from ghetto life to address social issues and fill commercial roles in industrialized Western societies. It highlights their significant contributions to social work, the fur trade, textiles, and entertainment, as well as their influence on ideologies such as Zionism and Marxism. Through this examination, the book sheds light on the profound impact of Eastern European Jews in shaping Western society.