Today, in many ways, the Jews of Boston share much in common with Jewish communities in other major U.S. cities, especially in the 20th and 21st centuries.
But there are also subtle, fascinating nuances—rooted in deeper differences that go back to the community’s founding and early development.
Boston’s first Jewish congregation, Ohabei Shalom, wasn’t established until 1842—relatively late for a major American city. And yet, from these modest beginnings, Boston’s Jewish community would go on to produce bold leaders, cultural icons, and a distinctly intellectual brand of Jewish life.
In this lively and engaging presentation, led by a skilled storyteller, we’ll explore how Boston’s Jewish community got its start, how it interacted with its non-Jewish neighbors, and how it grew into a beacon for other Jewish communities across the country.
Along the way, we’ll meet remarkable figures like Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and Leonard Nimoy—Boston native and beloved as Mr. Spock—along with a few others who might surprise you. Like other cities, Boston has seen “Jewish mobility,” which has left behind ghostly traces of once-thriving Jewish neighborhoods. Yet, through history—and with the help of rich online archives—their stories still speak.
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